[C320-list] Mystic Fall Regatta

[Peter Clancy]

Mike ...... Congratulations on your win! We've also found that our C320 performs well in 18-25 knot wind conditions with a single-reefed main and partially-reefed 135. It will try to head up in stronger gusts but this is controlled by quickly easing the mainsheet. In our experience, the biggest challenge is building and maintaining speed in light wind conditions, say 4-10 knots. In this range, it's tough to keep up with lighter boats in our class. It would be useful to hear from yourself and other C320 racers about any successful techniques employed to optimize boat speed in light air.


Peter Clancy
AROBAN  C320  #222
Miami, FL


----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)<mailto:MLaChance at thehartford.com> 
  To: C320-List<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com> 
  Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 7:40 AM
  Subject: [C320-list] Mystic Fall Regatta


  I'm pleased to report that after 12 regattas over two summers and in our
  last race this season, "Seychelle" took her first 1st place on Saturday
  at the Mystic Fall Regatta thanks to plenty of wind and a great crew.
  Conditions were challenging, small craft advisories were up and a
  strengthening wind gradient between the offshore high and a Midwest low
  supplied SW wind in low 20s, gusting over 30kts with occasional rain
  squalls. In addition, big 12 second period swells from faraway Hurricane
  Helene provided ample opportunity to bury the bow. After some pre-race
  experimentation, we settled on a single reefed main and partially furled
  110 percent (#2) foresail. We nailed the start with clear air near hull
  speed and contended all day with faster boats on a 10nm course in
  Fisher's Island Sound. Great race to end season. And thanks to the other
  320 racers on the list for their tips and advice.

  Mike LaChance
  Commodore-elect
  "Seychelle", #141
  Noank, CT

  Ps. Reminder to 320IA officers: we have a conference call scheduled for
  Wed nite 2000 EST


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