[Rhodes22-list] Tacking the 150 Genny

[David Bradley]

We've found the same thing works. We have side rails, which also have a tendency to snag the sheet. If you let the sail blow through to the new tack and be sure to keep the formerly working sheet totally free and clear, the sail and new working sheet will clear the shrouds. If you start cranking in the new working sheet before this happens it is likely that something will get hung up. 

Dave B

On Aug 17, 2013, at 7:23 PM, Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm a backwinder, letting the old working sheet go only after the bow has
> crossed the wind.  This keeps the sheets away from the bow cleat and
> assures a quick tack in winds less than 20 knots.
> 
> Rick
> 
> 
> On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM, bwmcky <bmackey at charter.net> wrote:
> 
>> Stan has a "guard" that fits over the cleat to prevent the sheets from
>> getting tangled in it.  That works, but it still is easier in light winds
>> especially to bring the genoa in short of the shrouds and then let it back
>> out, in my opinion.
>> 
>> Bruce Mackey
>> sv Tuxedo
>> Grand Traverse Bay
>> 
>> 
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