Iver Ahlmann on Sailing to Win at Kieler Woche 2020

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!

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‘Training for my First MUSTO Skiff Nationals’ by Peter Greenhalgh

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!

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Learning to sail a MUSTO Skiff on a limb…

The Irish ‘skiff scene’ has always been something of a misnomer. No club in the country could claim to have anything resembling a skiff fleet. Although they can sometimes be seen honing their skills on local waters, for the most part, the Irish 49er squaddies ply their trade in the Olympic sphere. As a result, there has been no ‘trickle-down’ effect to weekend-warrior level.

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Redesigning the MUSTO Skiff Sail

There’s been some discussion on the forum recently regarding the possibility of a new-look sail for the MUSTO, and a “square top” sail has been suggested as one possibility. This seems to have been driven by a number of factors, including the desire to make the boat more modern looking, but also to make the sail more efficient.

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