[Rhodes22-list] [Rhodes22e-list] New Traveler Modifications

[Rick Lange]

Roger,

I learned to sail and race by taking a college physical education class
over 50 years ago.  I've raced dinghies through keel boats, including the
R22, and as skipper, have a few blue flags to show for it.

I accept your challenge to match race R22's with the IMF and diamond board.

I challenge you to produce the videos you said are so common demonstrating
using the traveller on small sloops to dump wind during gusts
that overpower while close hauled.

Regards,

Rick Lange


On Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 2:44 PM ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com> wrote:

> Rick,
>
> We were having a discussion of mainsail trim and traveler use in heavy air
> wherein the rig needs to be depowered in gusts and then quickly brought
> back on line after the gust has passed.  Mainsail shape for <= 10 knots is
> considered light air and is a different subject.  As you noted, the optimum
> light air mainsail shape is achieved with a different traveler car position
> and mainsheet tension vs heavy air.  In light air, it is also much less
> likely the rig will need to be depowered as per the original discussion.
>
> It is beyond the scope of my job description to give tutorials on sail
> trim in all possible conditions. I suggest you take a class or go racing.
>
> Stan,
>
> I give up!  I’ve tried to explain the merits of your GBI 29 Traveler to
> the best of my ability.  But, it’s not working.  If you want to jump into
> this discussion, go ahead.  But, I’m done.
>
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
>
>
>