On my 29-2, first step is to depower main by bringing traveler up and twisting off top. Crew plays the traveler to keep boat on its feet and ready to blow the main sheet if needed. Skipper feathers when necessary to keep boat on its feet. Next is to depower the genny by bringing leads aft. Next is to reef the main. Next is to reef/furl genny or step down size of genny.
I have had her going well in wind in the 30's gusts to 40's with reefed main, depowered 155 genny (not partially furled) and lively crew work and attentive steering. I started that race under reefed main and furled genny to maintain control and unfurled the genny as we came off the line well positioned with room to maneuver. We finished 2nd under PHRF correction and ahead in score and in crossing the line to a boat that regularly outscores us and crosses the line ahead of us. John McLaughlin "Falcon" -----Original Message----- From: Joel Aronson <[email protected]> To: cnc-list <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, Oct 7, 2013 1:03 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 34 heavy weather performance Steve, My 35/3 is a different beast, but I put 1 reef in the main when I am heeling at 20 degrees or more - usually about 18 knots apparent when close hauled. If it blows past 25, I furl the jib down to about 100%. Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 12:42 PM, OldSteveH <[email protected]> wrote: Even though this has been talked about before I am curious to hear about others experiences. I am trying to determine (through trial and error, accent on error) when this boat - which is known for its preference to light air - can carry more sail and when it cannot. 3 weeks ago on a windy day club race we decided on our #3 since DG does not have a #2. Wrong choice, most other boats carried #1s, were overpowered at times but still walked away from us. 2 weeks ago - still breezy - we went with our #1 and came in second place - the boat sailed well putting in a tuck here in taking it out there. Last week - windy again and sustained 20+ knot winds. I was determined not to have a repeat of poor performance due to small sail. We flew the #1 with a reefed main and at some point put in the second reef. The boat moved well, nominally at 25 degrees of heel but occasionally more. 3rd place finish, a much better result, telling me we both can and need to carry the 150 genoa if we want to compete. We're still looking for those light air days to blow everyone else away ;-) Does this correlate with others experiences with the 34? What sail selections have worked for you in windy conditions? Cheers, Steve Hood S/V Diamond Girl C&C 34 Lions Head ON _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected] -- Joel 301 541 8551 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
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