[Rhodes22-list] Sailing into the wind

[Ric Stott]

“It’s a question of Balance” and takes practice in tuning, sail trim and centerboard positions. 
I’ve found that my Rhodes sails can’t be trimmed as flat as the C&C 35 that I’ve been racing for 35 years. But that boat weighs twice as much and has a 7’ keel. Getting close hauled in the Rhodes for me - takes a lot of careful control. But when things are right, the boat sails to weather very well. 
Ric 
Dadventure. 


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> On Nov 15, 2020, at 8:55 AM, Ckelly <cjkellygirls at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have a Rhoades 22 and have been having trouble when trying to sail close
> into the wind.  The sail is full but instead of the boat going in the
> direction I want it to go, often the boat is pushed sideways, or "lee helm"
> away from the wind.  Is this poor design of the boat or some other issue
> that has to do with adjusting the stays/mast/etc?  I have read that it can
> be due to the mast being too far forward or it can be due to the design of
> the boat.  Close hauled and tacking is very difficult when wind is 10mph +
> and I have been having to motor.  Anyone else have this experience or
> suggestions to correct?
> 
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