Joe: When I first got my boat, I raced with a 155. It kept back-winding the main, so I tried using a 135 with better results. I gained six seconds in handicap, and there was no noticeable reduction in speed. Then I tried racing with a 105. I gained another three seconds; I sail just as fast, and I point five degrees higher. In fact, I point higher than everyone else in my fleet, and I get to the windward mark sooner than the rest of the fleet. The crew can tack faster, and in light air, the sail won't flap around like larger sails will.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 9:27 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My furling genoa is barely useable for going downwind at this point, so I > think I need another one. Has anyone ever gone small for the genoa? Instead > of 140-150%, I am thinking of going 120-130. I have a chute for light air > off the wind. I really hate not having good sail shape to get upwind on a > windy day, after all that is C&Cs should be good at! > > I also have 2 170s, one light Dacron and one Mylar I can rig if I really > want to, but it is very rare I get inspired to get the furling drum off. > Those two are deck sweepers and have to tack to the stem fitting. They > should probably go to an active racer if anyone still races with the 170 > rating. > > > > Joe > > Coquina > > C&C 35 MK I > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www. > paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwICAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN > 0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m= > gQirR7Pcwd03zzaACZnwzS7CNloAw0L48cPSl5VeXbQ&s=I73kq8FCsCjWUO81uu_ > afAFGxlmLHscO4O-mHJ_e_PM&e= > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > -- Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR
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