Highlander Rigging Roundup
Welcome to Rigging Roundup Online, The Highlander Rigging Resource. This is a continuing series of articles and diagrams taken directly from the pages of "The Highlander" magazine intended to help you rig your Highlander for better speed, easier boathandling and safer sailing. All Rigging Roundup content is written and drawn by Mike Perakis, 1996 Highlander National Champion.
If there are any other rigging questions or suggestions for articles, please contact Mike Perakis.
| Date | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 04/95 | Topping Lift | Rig a double-ended topping lift |
| 07/95 | Put More Bang in Your Vang | Increase vang performance |
| 10/95 | Take the Wrinkles out of Your Outhaul | Single and Double-ended outhauls |
| 01/96 | Take a Trip with the Traveler | Update to the bridle traveller |
| 04/96 | Whip Your Jib into Shape | Switch to inboard jib leads |
| 10/96 | Make Your Jib Jingle | Make a double-ended jibcloth |
| 01/97 | Are You Bored with Your Centerboard? | Pull up your centerboard efficiently |
| 04/97 | Quicken up Your Halyards | Convert to wire-to-rope halyards |
| 07/97 | Tweak Your Trailer | Switch to bunks from rollers |
| 10/97 | Tune the Tall Thing | Tune your mast |
| 01/98 | Wrap Up Those Wrinkles, Crank Up the Cunningham | Double-ended main cunningham |
| 04/98 | Get Rid of the Gasketosaurus | Replace your centerboard gasket |
| 01/99 | Rangle that Rudder | Keep your rudder from popping off |
| 04/99 | Beef up Your Butt! | Make your mast stronger |
