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| Rig Ranges; When is it time to change down? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 19 2007, 07:56 AM (278 Views) | |
| Number 48 | Sep 19 2007, 07:56 AM Post #1 |
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We took "Taking Back Sunday" for a cruise on the Parramatta River on Sunday around Drummoyne to watch some skiff sailing and drink a few cans in the sun. Unfortunately for us (not so bad for the skiffs), the easterly freshened-up deluxe and we were caught out with our No. 1 and a very inexperienced third crew member (second time on a yacht, ever). There weren't any dramas, but I could tell she didn't much approve of the big headsail. Because we were short-handed and only mucking around, we decided not to change the headsail (it was an older one anyway). Question is: What are the headsail ranges for normal crew weight (assume 300kg-350kg). I'm also advised that no reefing of the mainsail goes on. My boat has brand-new sails, and there are no reefing points on the mainsail, nor any tackle to reef the main anyway. This pleases me immensely, but unsettles the other owner... Planing downhill with the kite on flat water is second nature to these boats. The E7 demonstrated on Sunday that this occurs easily in a moderate to fresh breeze. That also pleased me immensely... |
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| Pillow | Sep 20 2007, 04:21 AM Post #2 |
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Hi there, we carry the No1 to around 18knts depending on the sea state. To balance the boat upwind it is very important to carry the big one up range, just feather as much as you can. I remember at the Nats last year we sailed a whole leg with half the No1 inside out!! Heaps of vang!!! In regard to your reefing lines, you will have to put in a cringle in to satisfy the rules that say you must have reefing provisions, should cost you $2 but make you legal. Look forward to have a few beers with you in Lake Mac. Pillow |
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| Number 48 | Sep 21 2007, 08:44 AM Post #3 |
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Right - a "cringle". WTF is that? Is it an eyelet that looks like you could throw a reefing line through it? Does it go in the leech and then you also have one in the luff which would normally be threaded over a reefing horn (can't remember the correct term) near the goose-neck? This whole "yachting" thing is slightly different to 50kg carbon fibre skiffs that you lift onto your 7x4 box trailer with your missus... I spent a bucket-load of time on the poor cousins - the Elliott 5.9's - at LMYC during my teen years, and we had reefs on those angry little boats. There were times when I remember planing down hill in a fresh southerly, the helm loading up on a wave or whatever, then the 5.9 would broach angrily as you attempted to gybe. The spreaders would lie down in the water and the bulb would be getting a sun-tan! Scary stuff. If it were a skiff or a Cherub, you'd stash the chute, jump on the centreboard, right it, and keep going. Tell you what, we had a bit on on a shy reach last weekend trying to keep out of the moorings on the Drummoyne shore off the sailing club in a puffy 15 knot nor'easter! Ended up blowing the halyard and laying the chute down to prevent a nasty broach which could have ended up being a slight problem. Twas' a good rush... So...should I install the said eyelet/cringle prior to attending the States? Also, I have noticed that we need to be Cat 7. Is this correct? "Taking Back Sunday" would probably have all the gear - buckets, lifejackets etc etc, but we don't have a fire extinguisher on board (and we carry spare fuel) and there may be some other minor anomalies that I can address in the weeks prior. My brother is going to assist with getting her compliant. We definitely don't have a certificate, but I have a blank one which requires signing by an authorised person following us meeting the Cat 7 requirements. Beerios will be much appreciated! Looking forward to it already! AS |
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