Re: Clinic at Huntington Lake

["Robert Harper" <rharper@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'll be game to help out wherever I can.

On sail shape you'll probably notice that my sails are fuller than  
everyone else on the water. Part of that is that I outweigh everyone else.  
I have Mark White by close to 60 pounds. His stails are almost flat as a  
board and then I sail with as much power as I can get unless the wind  
picks up to where I have to ease a lot in the puffs.

When you are trying to mirror some of the more experienced, pick someone  
close to your own size and watch how they set up their boat and how they  
sail.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there.

On Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:53:59 -0700, <bdally6107@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Happy New Year guys!
>
> I've appreciated the discussion on what should be included in the clinic  
> this year.? It is my hope that we can make this the best ever and I'll  
> need individual input to make that happen.? In addition to the normal  
> class style clinics, I hope to get each of you to let me know what you  
> personally would like to find out on the water.? As an example, everyone  
> should be interested in their sail shape as it relates to the fastest  
> boats on the water (and the size of the skipper).? You can not really  
> tell much from your own boat and pictures can be a big help.
>
> If you suspect you have a weakness, let's work on it.? Newcomers should  
> only be embarrased by failing to ask questions.? Let's make it our goal  
> to move everyone up the curve.?
> I really look forward to being able to focus on this one aspect of the  
> regatta.
>
> A?couple?things that?I'll need help with.? First is a driver for the  
> chase boat.? Second, I?hope we can get?a couple of the?experienced  
> sailors to?sail a few minutes in each of the?boats to ensure that  
> everything is working right.??
> ?
> Keep the ideas coming!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Bram



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