[C320-list] Racing Questions

[Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com]

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From: Peter Clancy
To: Catalina 320 List
To: <argates2nd at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Nov 14, 2006 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Racing Questions

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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
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Moores<mailto:dmoores at cogeco.ca>
To: argates2nd at earthlink.net<mailto:argates2nd at earthlink.net> ;
'C320-List'<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com>
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

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OD

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