[C320-list] Racing Questions

[Peter Clancy]

I too agree that 189 is a generous rating for a wing keel C320. But, you may find that your competitors also enjoy  relatively higher ratings for their boats. In SW Florida you'll often race in light winds, hence a lightweight 150 should serve you well. During the winter season, you could have much heavier winds in which case you'd likely reef the 150 or go with the 135. In these conditions, I doubt it would be advantageous to raise the height of the headsail as it could induce more heel. In light air, our secret weapon has been to keep the boat light, i.e., minimum fuel and water; fewer crew; unload excess excess gear and 'stuff' ; and, position a crewmember at the bow on downwind legs. This appears to give us a little extra speed, say, .2 to .4 knots (thanks for the tip Orlando).  

Peter Clancy
AROBAN  C320  #222
Miami, FL
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  From: Dave Moores<mailto:dmoores at cogeco.ca> 
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  Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:49 AM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Racing Questions


  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

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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