http://www.j24fleet43.org/blog/fleet-43-wednesday-series-i-wraps-up/ J24 Sailing in Casco Bay Maine Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:03:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 http://www.j24fleet43.org/blog/fleet-43-wednesday-series-i-wraps-up/#comment-20 Carter Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:34:28 +0000 http://www.j24fleet43.org/blog/fleet-43-wednesday-series-i-wraps-up/#comment-20 Ok. Here is the real scoop. I did not tune the rig but I have received word from Mark in Canada that the previous week he had the rig tuned at 22 upper and 22 lowers, although I feel that they may have slacked a bit during the week. The Hallett mainsail likes a straight mast and therefore we try to get the numbers similar. Also we were using 3 year old sails which are cut well for 10+ knots, the newer sails which we used at Downeast last year are cut better for 6 to 14 knots (they are deeper). As for how we kept the boat so flat and moving fast, I used a ton of traveler having vang sheeted the mainsail. Also when a puff is approaching and is a really big puff and the traveler is already down near the leeward side, try easing the jib sheet 4" this will momentarily keep the boat on its feet. However, you need to keep the bow up or you will start to go sideways, also trim the 4" back in quickly once the puff has past. Just a few notes from last week. I can answer any questions any time. Feel free to email, call or just ask in person. Ok. Here is the real scoop. I did not tune the rig but I have received word from Mark in Canada that the previous week he had the rig tuned at 22 upper and 22 lowers, although I feel that they may have slacked a bit during the week. The Hallett mainsail likes a straight mast and therefore we try to get the numbers similar. Also we were using 3 year old sails which are cut well for 10+ knots, the newer sails which we used at Downeast last year are cut better for 6 to 14 knots (they are deeper). As for how we kept the boat so flat and moving fast, I used a ton of traveler having vang sheeted the mainsail. Also when a puff is approaching and is a really big puff and the traveler is already down near the leeward side, try easing the jib sheet 4″ this will momentarily keep the boat on its feet. However, you need to keep the bow up or you will start to go sideways, also trim the 4″ back in quickly once the puff has past. Just a few notes from last week. I can answer any questions any time. Feel free to email, call or just ask in person.

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