References
I got my information from these sources and by chatting through email and in person with a lot of people. This is a collection of reading material that should be a good starting point for anyone looking for more detailed info than I've provided.
Carbon Fibre
- Lecture 8/9 - Introduction to Polymer Composites I and II, Dr Mike Jenkins,
University of Birmingham [PDF] (4.1MB)
This may not download correctly since its large!
Vacuum Infusion
- Resin Infusion - Same Goo, New Tricks, CanoesLetter, George Saunders and Karl Whittnebel [PDF] (358kB)
- Vacuum Infusion - The Equipment and Process of Resin Infusion - Fibre Glast Developments Corp. [PDF] (700kB)
Foil Design
These are a bit dated. I haven't found anything regarding daggerboard flaps either.
- 505 Fins - A Definitive Work, Bransford Eck, Tank Talk, Mar. 1976 [PDF] (473kB)
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About 505 Fins But Dennis Was Afraid I'd Tell Him, Bransford Eck [PDF] (233kB)
- www.sailboat-technology.com - a list of articles on the web