Dennis, Thanks for the explanation. I race on a Pearson 32 so that probably contributes to our high success rate.
Long hoist = premature filling. I guess thats one advantage of having a short stick. ;-) Josh On Apr 11, 2014 12:48 PM, "Dennis C." <[email protected]> wrote: > Josh, > > In heavy air, a chute can fill before fully hoisted even when blanketed by > the headsail. Remember, in heavy air, you may be flying a smaller headsail > with less blanketing potential. If the chute fills prematurely, the mast > person is usually unable to complete the hoist and the chute must be ground > up with a winch. Banding the chute (and not spreading the clews) allows > full hoist before filling. > > Some, but not all, crews can complete hoists prior to filling in small to > medium size boats. Depends a lot on the mast person. Touche's usual mast > person is a fairly strong and quick young guy. He can hoist the chute in a > flash. The mast person and pit person must work together to ensure the > tail is pulled through the rope clutch. Larger boats with tall rigs are > more susceptible to premature filling since the hoist is longer. > > To hoist in heavy air, leave the clews in or near the bag. Spread the > clews only after the chute is fully or nearly fully hoisted to reduce the > potential for early filling. This also increases the potential for a twist > so the guy trimmer and chute trimmer need to be really quick about > spreading the clews once the chute is up. The key to eliminating twists if > for the chute to fill from the foot up. This is where banding really > helps. If the chute begins to fill above the bottom panel, chances are it > will twist. > > Very different technique in light air. On Touche', we spread the clews > early in light air. We usually pre-feed the tack to the pole jaw and then > pull the pole back a couple feet several boat lengths prior to the windward > mark. The bow person gathers the chute's foot and luff at the bag and > holds it until hoist. The trimmer begins to spread the clews as the hoist > begins, the bowman lets the chute go and it fills. We use a newer style > rectangular bag with hook and loop closures. The closures release when the > chute is hoisted. We start the hoist a boat length or so before the mark. > Hopefully, the chute is up and filled within a boat length of rounding. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > > On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 11:12 AM, Josh Muckley <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I guess I just thought you had a better way or a reason that our way >> doesn't/wouldn't work for you. Maybe our way requires more crew than you >> have or maybe your helm/tactician don't like going as far downwind to >> shadow the spin? >> >> I guess, to put it differently, what value does banding the spin add >> compared to a traditional launch from the bag or hatch? >> >> Josh >> On Apr 11, 2014 11:55 AM, "Bill Coleman" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Sounds like you are doing everything right, seems to be working for >>> you. >>> >>> Not sure what your question is. >>> >>> >>> >>> Bill Coleman >>> >>> C&C 39 >>> >>> >>> >>> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] > >
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