An interview with the up and coming AUS youth sailor, Hayden Harding. Hayden started sailing at about 7 years old in a minnow. He has since sailed the 420, 29er and 49er, before getting a Musto Skiff. Find out how this talented youth sailor got into the Musto Skiff and his aspirations for the class.
This year’s MSCA Annual Class Survey includes an update on a project proposal to explore a new smaller sail for the Musto Skiff. Read on for an overview of this project – and don’t forget to take part in the survey to have your say on this! The survey closes at 9pm (GMT) on Monday 21st December 2020.
The International MUSTO Skiff Class Association has today launched a new website to mark the 20th anniversary of the class. At the start of the year the class association embarked…
The 2020 Musto Skiff Class Association (MSCA) Annual Survey is now open!Our 17th Annual Survey is now live, and we are inviting you to take part. The annual survey helps…
Photo credits: Russell Bates Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, has been Casey Bates home club since his first sail in the Australian Minnow class at…
A couple of years ago, the class voted to explore a new mainsail design. A test sail was made and trialed. This sail was not considered to be a sufficient advance to warrant further consideration. The class voted to ‘pause’ the project and it was put on hold. The project will reopen in February 2021.
Already a multiple German Open winner and previous Kieler Woche winner, Germany’s Iver Ahlmann, did not disappoint this year at Kieler Woche, achieving 7 first place positions to ultimately win the MUSTO Skiff event title. In this exclusive interview with Iver, he shares how he prepared for Kieler Woche and his experience of the regatta that was markedly different from previous years with the Covid-19 pandemic, but still delivered on a great sailing experience!
We hope this Australian update finds all fellow MUSTO sailors around the world safe and well. Since the last update in June, the COVID-19 outlook has been more optimistic for much of Australia, except for those in the state of Victoria, where unfortunately high-level restrictions are still in place.
South African born sailor, Euan Hurter, took time out to tell us about his MUSTO Skiff learning curve, what he enjoys the most about sailing it, and what he's been up to for training.
In preparation for the UK Nationals. Pro Sailor, Peter Greenhalgh gives his perspective on training. Whether you are doing final preparation for the UK Nationals or getting ready for Kieler Woche 2020, it’s definitely worth a read!
