[C320-list] upwind mainsail trim
Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)
MLaChance at thehartford.com
Tue May 16 14:12:15 PDT 2006
That's a little surprising but I can't wait to try it. I also have wing
keel. BTW, have you tried Mark Yaeger's shroud tension suggestions? Did
it help pointing?
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Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 4:43 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] upwind mainsail trim
It depends on how hard its blowing. To keep the boat pointing as high as
possible when close reaching, we usually move the boom somewhat above
the centerline, i.e., to windward. If it's gusting, you'll need to have
a quick hand on the main sheet to slack off and avoid rounding up. It's
a little tedious but much fun! Note that we have the wing keel. The
optimum boom position may be different for the fin keel boats.
Peter Clancy
AROBAN C320 #222
Miami, FL
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From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)<mailto:MLaChance at thehartford.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] upwind mainsail trim
Question for you racers out there... Going upwind, how close to the
centerline do you place the boom before starting to work on the other
mainsail controls for optimum speed and pointing? Do you initially
position the boom right on or just off the centerline or considerably
eased from that position?
Mike
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