I don't have to ease the main in any way to make a tack, do you?
Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alan Bergen Sent: April 12, 2013 10:53 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Race Video Instead of easing the mainsheet, it's usually easier and faster to ease the traveler. It's also faster returning the main to it's proper position after you regain control. In that kind of situation, It's helpful to get the crew on the rail on the windward quarter. Alan Bergen C&C 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR _____ >> .if I turned the wheel that aggressively on my 35 I feel certain she would go up, now I have to try that to find out for sure and ruin a perfectly nice beat someday. << A few years back racing Calypso double-handed in a fully crewed C/R fleet we found the point at which the mainsail overcame the rudder. The wind was brisk enough for Calypso to be fully powered up, full mainsail and heavy #1 (150%). Short tacking the Bainbridge Island shore to stay out of adverse current, on Port we planned to duck a slightly smaller Stbd tacker. Calypso's co-owner, Michael was driving, I was trimming both sails. As we bore off I had a little difficulty in easing the main about the time a gust rolled through. Calypso heeled enough to stall the rudder. The mainsail took over control and the boat began to round up to windward. I clearly recall the wide eyes in the cockpit of the Stbd tacker as 24,000lbs of angry, foaming at the mouth C&C was pointed right at them. Fortunately I got the main eased and Michael pumped the rudder several time to re-establish flow and control in time to pass safely astern of the Stbd tacker. After that close call we throttled back a little and left more space for crossing. Dwight, I recommend practicing this type of windward round up to learn how your 35 MKII handles at the edge of control before a close crossing situation develops. Having your race crew part of the practice to get the feel of a rudder stall and quick rotation to windward. Having some practice will help them concentrate on a quick recovery when time is tight. It can be expensive if a crew freezes instead of easing a sheet. Martin Calypso 1970 C&C 43 Seattle _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5740 - Release Date: 04/12/13
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