2019 Philippines National Championship 30/31 March, Taal Lake

Oz Goose Nationals 2018 Philippines

The Third Oz Goose Nationals are being held March 30 and 31 2019 at Taal Lake Yacht Club. More Information Facebook. Notice of Race (NOR) with contact details etc) We have moved the event from November because competitive sailors’ schedules are very full at that time of year and we are keen to attract a …

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Effects of offset mast or leeboard – Lee helm and weather helm.

sail balance on an Oz Goose

Centreboard and leeboard position on small sailing boats. Looking at design factors and how they lead to factors to be considered when sailing. How a lee helm feeling might not actually be lee helm as a truly balanced boat behaves a bit differently.

Is Oz Goose crew weight sensitive for club racing? Big Small, Single or double handed

A singlehanded Oz Goose and a double hand Oz Goose fighting it out

My friend and knowledgeable critic Tink on the Woodenboat forum asked if the Goose was crew weight sensitive in our  racing.  In other words whether light or heavy crews have an advantage in Oz Goose racing for getting the best speed. We now have two years of club racing experience to base our comments.

New Oz Goose Building Group USA – build a sailing dinghy in South East Virginia

Building a model before building the plywood Oz Goose sailboat can be useful - South East Virginia USA Oz Goose sailboat group build 02

The first USA Group building Oz Geese sailing Dinghies is underway in Portland South East Virginia. They received the materials a few weeks ago and got started. The eventual idea is to build a fleet. They are mostly experienced small boat sailors who are tired of the expense of racing conventional boats.

1st National Championships for Oz Goose sponsor Hyde Sails International

First Oz Goose National Titles Philippines - oz goose sailing dinghy

The first National Championships anywhere for the Oz Goose Sailing Dinghy Class will be held this November in the Philippines. Hyde Sails International will be the major sponsor. We have 14 boats confirmed, but it is possible the fleet could reach 20. There will be crews coming from Central and Southern Philippines as well.