On the Chesapeake there is one rating unless you exceed 155. Joel
On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 12:33 PM, Alan Bergen via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Besides looking at boat speed, you have to also look at wind angle, or in > other words VMG. I was overpowered so often with a 155, that I stopped > using it and switched to a 135. I heeled less, and gained five degrees > wind angle and six seconds of handicap. This year I stopped using the 135, > and switched to a 105. I gained an additional five degrees, and I'm > waiting to see how much my handicap will change. With the 105, I can sheet > inside the shrouds, and quite often I beat faster rated boats to the > weather mark. An additional benefit, is my main doesn't get back winded as > it did with the 155. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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