Latest Viper 640 Class News

Rondar published a 2009 Tuning Guide for the Viper 640.  The document includes a discussion of the Viper 640’s critical rig controls,  fundamentals of setting up the Viper 640 rig for best performance, and quick reference tables for both rig tune and sail trim settings appropriate to different wind strengths.  Those rig tune and sail trim tables […]

Written by Dan Tucker Thanks to the efforts of Desert Fleet Viperette Stacey Loula, you can now order embroidered Viper gear online! You’ll find the link in the “For Sale” tab at the top of the page, or just click here! Men’s and women’s polos, vests, fleece jackets, Gill gear, shorts, hats, bags. There’s tons […]

Written by Greg Jackson Friday, finally… I hope the boss is gone for the rest of the day. I’m outa here! 2 pm and there are already four vippers rigged! Sweet! Mark and Drew, in from CA, go for a test sail and I get Laurent to help me install my new jib blocks. After […]

Written by Brian Bennett Rondar has a special winter offer on sails- $2,600 for a full suit of Hyde Sails. If ordered now, can be delivered to St Pete or Charleston. See the Forum post for details  

Written by CRW We are rapidly approaching the cut-off date for Registration discount. If you have not already registered and paid your entry fee for this great regatta, please consider getting registered before January 30th. It saves you money. There are 32 Vipers already registered !!! STOP PRESS : 36 Vipers registered for CRW. The […]

Written by Justin Scott Well this story took a new twist. Ten Days ago we reported that Viper #34 which was missing from our roster turned up on Lake Michigan. The owner told us that he was the original purchaser of the boat new and had sailed it every season (often single handed).  We were thrilled to hear from […]

Written by Justin Scott Class Officers are elected for a two year cycle, and the time for new elections is upon us. Paul Zimmerman is stepping down as Technical Committee Chair after 4 years in that post. John McCormack is stepping down as Treasurer after two years. Thank you to both of them. Jay Harrell […]

Written by Jay Harrell Many people don’t realize it, but South Georgia has two sailing seasons each year – spring and fall.  Summer is too hot, not to mention that the wind doesn’t blow much and the motor boats are in the way.  The other thing that people don’t realize is that Spring Sailing Season […]

Written by Justin Scott The Etchells class and the Star class have recently introduced rules that prohibit coach boats. The Viper class has taken a different route for the last two years. We agree with those that point out that coaching on the day of racing, between races, is a much more effective way of […]