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Firefly | Tech | Lynx Catboat | Racing

MIT Sailing Videos

The Firefly
	Introduction Part 1 A brief introduction to the Firefly and how to rig. Watch
	Introduction Part 2 Sailing, tacking, gybing, and how to unrig. Watch
	Fireflies on the River Video from Sailing World on the return of the Fireflies to MIT. Watch

The Tech Dinghy

Rigging

The Tech is really easy to rig once you've done it a few times. This video will show you how to properly rig the Tech and give you pointers to some common newbie predicaments. Watch

Lynx Catboat
	Rigging The Lynx is different from the other boats at MIT because it is a gaff-rigged boat (a four sided sail held up top by a diagonal pole called the "gaff"). If you have your Provisional Rating, and would like to sail the Lynx, this video will get you acquainted with the different parts of the boat, how to hoist the sail, and how to prepare to leave the mooring. Watch
	Leaving the Mooring Learn how to leave the mooring without getting stuck on the granite wall. Watch
	Jibing Similar to jibing in the Tech Dinghy. Tip - mind the boom! Watch
	Tacking When tacking in the Lynx, make sure to trim in the mainsheet all the way. Wait until the sail fills on the new side, and then switch places. Watch

Tech Racing

The Advanced Tech Racing series is host to some competitive sailing and camaraderie. In the summer of 2009, Chris Love with sailgroove, filmed these dedicated sailors in action. Take a look at their coverage to learn more about racing Techs.