[C320-list] Racing Questions

[Dave Moores]

Rollie,

Allowances will depend on your PHRF Region, as each region tends to have its
own ideas, never mind what others do!  There should be a local PHRF
handicapper who can answer your questions.  Based on the ratings in most
regions, 189 is a pretty good (i.e generous) rating for a wing-keel boat,
even with the bimini etc, so you may not have much luck with a rating
appeal.  The typical rating for the wing-keel boat across all of PHRF is
around 162.

As to the genny, there tends to be more wind the higher into the atmosphere
you go, so I would hoist'er up there and get it!  And, even if you were to
hoist just above the furler, you would still br no means have a deck-sweeper
so there's no advantage there, in my humble opinion.  If you are just
starting racing, do read Mark Yaeger's tuning tips on the C320 website.
Good Luck racing - if you have not done it before, it really sharpens up
one's boat-handling!

Dave Moores
California Girl  #342

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Gates
Sent: November 14, 2006 7:35 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Racing Questions


We started club racing yesterday with a SW FL phrf of 189 with the wing
keel.  
Does that rating allow for a cruising setup (dodger, bimini, anchors, etc.)?
If not, how much more should cruising setup provide?

How much above the furler should a 150 genny be hanked?  I have been taking
the sail near the top of the forestay, or about 18" above the furler -- for
better visibility under the sail and to clear much of the bow pulpit.  I
suspect that is too high for good sail efficiency?

Thanks, Rollie        #182    Buckeye II     in Burnt Store Marina