[Rhodes22-list] Genoa leads and sail position

[sandcity at comcast.net]

Bob 

I think it's a 175. the clew comes back as far as the cockpit cars. 

Kevin


> Kevin:  Use the outer Genoa/Jib tracks and cars for light air.  The only 
> time that you would use the inners and the guides on the side of the cabin 
> would be in heavy air when you want to point closer to the wind.
> 
> What size Genoa are you running?
> 
> Bob on the "NoKaOi"
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <sandcity at comcast.net>
> To: <Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 8:11 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Genoa leads and sail position
> 
> 
> >I have enjoyed reading recent posts about sail trim and use of Traveller 
> >etc. and appreciate the time taken to educate novices like myself. Our 89 
> >rhodes was delivered in March and since that time have had a ball sailing 
> >any chance we get. I am somewhat confused however about trimming the 
> >Jib/Genoa and proper used of Jib leads and cars by cockpit. When sailing to 
> >wind in light airs I have set a full genoa and have tried to run the sheet 
> >through both the gunnel  leads by the cabin or cars by the cockpit. The 
> >leech flutters and I can't seem to trim effectively. Should I shorten the 
> >genoa in this case and run sheets through the cabin top leads? In heavier 
> >air trimming seems much easier.  What is the proper use of Jib leads, 
> >cockpit cars, and cabin top leads on most points of sail? With a full genoa 
> >is there ever a time that neither leads or cars are used? I find myself 
> >constantly rerouting the sheets to try to obtain a full sail and am driving 
> >my crew crazy. Hope this makes sens
> > e and appreciate any suggestions or input. Thanks
> >
> > Kevin Halligan
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