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Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,382 Essex, UK Jalani
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Posts: 1,382 Essex, UK | On some of these pics, it looks like some the sailors are beating to windward (from the main traveller position) while having their spis up No they're not beating to windward. If you do some searches on here about sailing with spinnakers, you'll find all the discussion(s) that went on about the fastest way downwind. Essentially, with kite up you are travelling fast enough to create an APPARENT wind that means you need to sheet in your main. There are several other reasons why this helps the boat and is explained at length (with various author's views) in those threads. Have fun with your new spin!
John Alani ___________ Stealth F16s GBR527 and GBR538 | | | Re: Australian Sailing Magazine, F16 Article.
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#56868 09/22/05 03:23 AM 09/22/05 03:23 AM |
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Posts: 27 | That makes sense. Thank you for pointing me to the other thread (and your good wishes ). H77 | | | Re: Australian Sailing Magazine, F16 Article.
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#56869 09/22/05 05:17 AM 09/22/05 05:17 AM | Anonymous
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Unregistered | Hi H77, as long as you are interested in spinnaker sailing you are more than welcome here. Am still looking forward to sailing with some Hobie 16's with spinnakers one day. There are quite a few of them around now but I don't seem to see them racing, which is the quickest way to learn to use the spin. well. Happy to help with hints if I can just ask. But basicaly pointing as high as you can with spinnaker, with main sheeted centraly and then pulling away as speed builds which allows you to keep kite set is how it works. Best to trial this first in about 10 kts. which will give you good feel for the speed. Regards Gary. | | | Re: Australian Sailing Magazine, F16 Article.
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#56870 09/22/05 06:51 AM 09/22/05 06:51 AM |
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Posts: 27 | Thank you for the welcome, Gary The reason for most H16s sailing w/o spins is probably that spins aren't allowed in their one-design class. As far as I know, they are only "legal" for youth events (<=21 years). After going out on the water with the spin, downwind-sailing became a whole new experience! Before spin, that course was peace and quiet; with spin, screaming speed, high-frequency weight trim, bows in the water! It felt great, especially after being back on shore in one piece. I feel I already profit from your experiences posted here, so thank you all for that. Best regards, H77 | | |
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