I do find it amusing that in 15 knots with just my 135 my boat is as fast as with the main up and a smaller jib. I thought about trying that one on a race crew one time but figured they would have tied me up and stuffed me in the lazarette. Thankfully there is that rule saying you have to finish with the same crew you started with...
Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2017-05-02 8:58 PM, Jake Brodersen via CnC-List wrote: Alan, It seems that the smaller your headsail, the faster you go. Pretty soon you can race bare-headed and be at the front of the fleet. Seriously, where do you sheet your 105 to? I am looking to install an inboard track for my #3 to the cabin top, just outboard of the cabin top rails. Right now I have genoa track that runs all the way to the shrouds, but the further forward the car goes, the worse the sheeting angle. An inboard track would help my pointing immensely. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress” Hampton VA [cid:part1.938EAA5C.3C928F79@hotmail.com] From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 14:32 To: C&C <cnc-list@cnc-list.com><mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: ALAN BERGEN <trya...@alumni.usc.edu><mailto:trya...@alumni.usc.edu> Subject: Re: Stus-List Sail advice for 35 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 _______________________________________________ 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://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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