Moth Tips

The International Moth is not the sort of dinghy that sailors step into from another class and automatically win. It is likely that you are an experienced sailor already if you want to sail a Moth. You may find the experience intimidating or embarrassing, but stick with it. One of the beauties of the class is that it takes dedication above and beyond most conventional sailing dinghies. This does not appeal to everyone, but to the select few. To be able to hone your Moth sailing skills so that you can drive the razor-sharp hulls in all conditions is an exhilarating experience. Believe me, you certainly know when you are going fast!

There is no substitute for time on the water, but being able to pick the brains of the top sailors is always useful. Even after a few seasons of Moth Sailing, when you think that you are finally getting the hang of it, there is always some technique that can be improved that will increase your boatspeed. That is why we have put together the following sailing tips. Perhaps this might make your ascent to the pinnacle of the class a little bit easier!

The following has been divided into two categories:

Rigging Tips	Sailing Tips