[Rhodes22-list] Handling Gusts

[Peter Thorn]

MichaelT,

Look at the attached picture.  I modified my R22 traveler at the suggestion
of Roger P, former list member and all-around good sailor.   You can find
his writings in the archives. The fitting is a Harken #2741 end control,
sold in pairs.

When a gust hits I just immediately head up a little, hike out harder and
release the traveler control to allow the main to luff a bit without
releasing the mainsheet.  When the gust passes, just bear off slightly and
pull the traveler back to its original position.

This works for all but the biggest gusts, which can create a velocity shift
by moving the apparent wind too far.

PT  

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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Handling Gusts


We experienced approx 4-5 gusts of wind in our 3 hour sail yesterday. I was
just imagining if our wives we're onboard how frantic they would have been.

In those instances, the weather helm gave way to a heavy tiller with the
tiller positioned at 45 degree to windward to remain on-course. I was
considering letting the main sheet out but the gusts all happen in about
10-20 seconds and then disappears.

How do you guys handle gusts of wind? 

Especially when the gusts causes heavy heeling (gunnel 6" from water)

Michael
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