Posted By: daniel_t
Trapeze Questions - 01/22/12 05:09 PM
I Finally got out on my maiden voyage! Winds were 14mph with 18mph gusts. I was sailing alone so I used the main only and since this was my first time on a performance cat, I kept the main flat and didn't hoist the spinnaker (although I did rig it, just in case I got up the nerve.) The boat is *a lot* more responsive than anything I had ever sailed before. I had to learn to keep a very light hand on the tiller.
My first few times on the trapeze were pretty good, but the transitions (especially going out,) were very clumsy. Any advice on the best way to go out and come in on the trapeze would be nice. Also what is the best adjustment for the dog bone? Mine are currently set so the bottom rung goes all the way to the deck and that seems way too low to me. Should I raise them, or is this just something I need to get used to?
My first few times on the trapeze were pretty good, but the transitions (especially going out,) were very clumsy. Any advice on the best way to go out and come in on the trapeze would be nice. Also what is the best adjustment for the dog bone? Mine are currently set so the bottom rung goes all the way to the deck and that seems way too low to me. Should I raise them, or is this just something I need to get used to?