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Designed by John Christian for Newbridge Boats, who previously used Hasler/Kingfisher-style sailplans. A tall, heavy rig with poor windward ability.

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Information provided below, such as the free Fact Sheets, is usually in Acrobat (PDF) format. You may need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print it.

FREE FACT SHEETS

» A guide to the Junk Rig Sail Plans of the Western World
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» Fitting the unstayed mast rig to your boat. Some popular questions answered
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» Why should I consider the junk rig and similar fully battened rig sails?
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» FACT SHEET 1 - Designers and Builders of Rigs and Boats
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» FACT SHEET 2 - Parts suppliers for Junk Rigs
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» FACT SHEET 3 - Sailing Information, Charter, Tuition
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» FACT SHEET 4 - Publications, Books ref. Junk Rig
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» FACT SHEET 5 - Boat Designs using Junk Rig
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» FACT SHEET 6 - Sources of Technical Information
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» FACT SHEET 7 - Newsletter Articles Index (updated 21 October 2009)
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» FACT SHEET 8 - Members with Boat Building Experience - contact us
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» FACT SHEET 9 - Members with Cruising Experience - contact us
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ALSO AVAILABLE

» Information Pack (£15) consisting of a collection of selected articles from junk rig specialists and sources of information through the JRA and junk rig designers and manufacturers. Contact the Hon. Secretary to order this pack.
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» We have a list of books available to JRA members from the JRA's lending library at £1 per month plus postage and packing. See our Junk Shop for details.

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INDEPENDENT ONLINE FORUM

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