You’re Putting WHO on Foredeck?
I’ve raced sailboats for over six years now. However, my time is typically spent in pit and trimming jib or guy. I was taught how to do foredeck a long time ago when I took a J World class on a J-80. Yet, I haven’t really done foredeck in a racing situation. Tonight, I got to the boat (J-24) and realized that our usual foredeck person was not able to make the race. I totally believe that everyone on […]
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Sailboat Racing Trim — Part 11
In Chapter 11 of his book Racing Trim, Bill Gladstone talks about spinnaker trim. The following post shows a short summary of that chapter. When flying a spinnaker, remember that optimum true wind angle changes with wind speed. The optimum ranges from somewhere around 140 – 145 degrees in light wind to 165 degrees in 14 knots. At winds higher than that, steer directly for the mark. However, planing boats and sport boats can benefit from sailing higher angles There are […]
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