How to Setup & Sail
Ready, Set, Sail: Rigging tips from Marco Versari
Reading is outdated, so the International Contender Class is helping the attention-challenged with the launch of this great video program featuring Marco Versari, a top Contender sailor, and arguably the greatest thing to come from Italy since pizza.
Marco runs through his hot boat set up, talking about everything from the transom to the chainplates, offering some great advice for every contender sailor, no matter what skill level.
The tuning video is part of a DVD that is being released by the ICA to show new sailors the basics of the boat and more advanced skills, both off and on the water. This is a must for anyone wanting to learn about the boat from the privacy of their computer or home (we wouldn't suggest bringing a laptop on the water though). To view the DVD online - see it here to download the DVD source ask Neil or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Beginners guide - Dirk Müller
Dirk also is a gifted author. He created a complete beginners-guide. Not only for real newbies but also for advanced Contender-Sailors.
It is written on german. Some translation tools may be helpful, if you aren´t able to read öäü...
You can find Dirks Einsteiger Guide here:
Technical Details - Dirk Müller
Famous german Dirk Müller collected some inspiring detailed pictures of every aspect you may find on diffrent contenders. Have a look at his collection over here:
How to setup - The Wavelength manual
GRAHAM SCOTT from Wavelength-Design put it all together in this manual for basic setups.
The original Setup-guide i availible on his Website here.