Mark,
For what it is worth we find that in the 59er you have to initially head high
to build some apparent but then you can really concentrate on soaking low. You
can head off as much as 45 degrees from where you started out. It is important
not to stuff anything up once you have speed otherwise you have to start the
whole process again and that is really slow. The knack is getting the balance
between powering up and soaking low right in the various wind strengths. I
normally race against 505s and when it is really light I have to say it is a
little frustrating watching them go straight for the leeward mark as you keep
gybing. I know it isn't the "skiffie" thing to do but the next time its like
that - 4 knots or less I'm going to see if I can goosewing the spinnaker and
head straight downhill! Probably a good way to take a swim. At least it will
make the day a bit more interesting.
Steve
Mark White <mwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Bram,
Ok. Thanks for the reminder for the leach and luff lines. They are still
just like the came.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: BDally6107@xxxxxxx
To: mwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ; swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: sailing in light air
Mark,
Try this.
After rounding the weather mark and hoisting, let out your mainsheet until
you have 18" of sheet showing between the Y and the end boom block. Now steer
your course by reading the telltales on your main (the leech telltales should
be flicking behind the main about half the time). Trim your kite accordingly.
In real light air (under 6 knots you will be sitting on the wing and not
trapping to make this happen. As the wind picks up you will be forced to go
out on the wire. Typically, your kite works best if you soak low in light air
and this technique will cause that to happen. Did you release your leech an
luff lines yet?
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Bram
Check out my Swift Solo build progress on
www.aussieswift.livesaildie.com
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