[Rhodes22-list] Genoa leads and sail position

[Robert Quinn]

Kevin:  Right.  If it is a 175 (or even a 150 or less) when the winds are 
piping and you want to sail close to the wind you will need to furl the sail 
down a good deal (roughly jib size or smaller if the winds are really 
piping) and bring the sheets inside the outer (and in some cases the lower) 
stays in order to point closer to the wind.  What you are looking to do is 
get the sail as flat as you can and still get enough lift to keep the boat 
moving without luffing the sail.

Normally, the sheets will go through the cars and track outside the outer 
stays.  As the winds pick up and things get uncomfortable (heeling 
excessively) you start reefing the Genoa down until you reach a comfortable 
sailing angle.  Remember for the most part the boat will get to its hull 
speed quicker and maintain speed when the boat is on her lines or as close 
to her lines as you can get her.  ((Note:  When sailing for the thrill of 
it, a lot of folks get their kicks by getting the boat on a good heel. 
There as some who are not happy until they bring water over the gunnels. 
Gives you a good rush but does not necessarily mean that you are sailing 
fast.))

Cheers,  Bob


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> 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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