[Rhodes22-list] Vang bail

[Rick Lange]

Alex,

For wing-on-wing sailing, I rig a preventer by running the main outhaul
line from the boom forward cleat to the ring for sheeting the genny clew
inboard.  The ring is moved completely forward on the track.

Generally, waves and wind go together.  Also, a vang pulled so tight it
absolutely flattens the sail is not really going to be much help anyway.

Regards,

Rick Lange


On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 1:11 PM S/V Lark <Colealexander at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Rick
>
> My concern is the tendency of the boom to lift on a run.   Running the
> traveler all the way to the end and having the boom in the raised position
> so the sheet provides more downward force helps some.   I'm sure I would
> pick a course closer to a reach if I was on big water, to gain speed, even
> if it meant jibing to get to my destination.    In confined spaces there
> are
> times where a run is the most practical course.   I think the lack of
> significant waves also makes sail shape more relevant on small water.
>  When
> I've been on Erie or Michigan I found the waves would frustratingly keep
> bouncing the sail out of shape if the wind is moderate.    You likely have
> far more hours on open water, does this match your observations?
>
> Alex
>
>
>
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