As strong winds are expected at several college 420 regattas this weekend (at Yale, Navy, BC, and Mass Maritime), this seems to be a good time to offer this tip. Sorry if the tabs don't line up. Same info attached in word doc if that helps. Ken Legler
Coaching Tip: Heavy air 420 sailing in rough water and flat water, a comparison Flat Water Rough water Pinch Drive Tight mainsail controls Tight mainsail controls except vang Ridiculously tight jib sheet Somewhat tight jib sheet Very tight vang Not so tight vang 3:1 mainsheet for quick and big ease 4:1 mainsheet since vang is not restricting ease Flat boat Slight heel to keep waves out of boat Centerboard max down Centerboard back a couple inches to relieve helm Tight hiking strap in case of auto tack Loose strap to hike out farther
Coaching Tip 420s in rough and flat.docx
Description: Coaching Tip 420s in rough and flat.docx
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