Technical

This section of the site is dedicated to technical articles covering a wide range of subjects from rigging through to improving the storage facilities within the cabin of a Swift 18. Please use the links below and on the left hand side of the page to navigate through the articles. 

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  • Keel ( 3 Articles )
     Articles related to the lifting keel.
  • Launch & Recovery ( 1 Article )
     How to successfully lanuch and recover your Swift 18 while the rest of the family watch......
  • 'A' Frame ( 2 Articles )
    An 'A' frame is an extremely useful gizmo for stepping/unstepping the mast particularly when everyone else has gone for a cuppa and left you to do the hard work!
  • Rigging ( 1 Article )
     All things related to rigging.