aestela


Not to sound contrite, but you have outlined your main problem in 15 points. Look up the Tuning guide in the link given and leave it alone. The H16 has essentially no tuning on the water, so it is set up on the beach and as long as you are in the ball park with respect to the settings everyone else is using, you are done. Talk to the top racers of these boats in your area. You will find for the most part that the only difference anyone makes in settings for conditions will be the jib halyard tensions and the amount of downhaul. This makes the 16 fun to sail, becuase it is all technique from there. If you can master sailing this boat well you will miles ahead when moving up to something else more complex.

Matt