Sitting on the pier, sunny, mid 70's, debating whether to go for a sail. In the meantime, some thoughts on racing sails given the recent 34 sail discussion.
When I bought Touché the #1 was a 170, #2 a 155, #3 a 125. The 170 carried a 3 second hit. After a distance race where we flew the chute 3/4 of the race, I ditched the 170 and the penalty. OK, What's on Touché now? We run a 3 headsail (kinda) program. Our #1 is a Mylar/Kevlar 155 which we carry to 10-12 true. Next is the AP1 which is an old 155 which has had a few inches cut out of the leech. We use it to 15-16 true. Next is the #2, a 125. We carry it from 13-17 true. The #3 is a 95% blade which we throw up around 17 true. What? That's 4 sails! We rarely put the #1 and the AP1 on the boat at the same time. Now, having said all that, what would I rather have given more racing experience? Well, here's what I feel is an optimum inventory for Touché. #1 light 155 good to 10-12 true #1+ heavy 150 or 145 good to 15-17 true #3 95-110 blade. A racing friend once told me "you never change down to the #2. You always drop to the blade". You know, I think he's right about 95% of the time . Hence my inventory above. No true #2. Maybe I'll go for a sail now. :) Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
