[Rhodes22-list] Go Faster

[Jeff Smith Photo]

Hi Allyn,
I haven't raced my R 22, but have had it for 2 seasons also. Here are some
things which come to mind:

New sails. Maybe a 130% jib for the breezier days.

Use a whisker pole downwind and broad reaching. I use a twist lock
fiberglass pole from the hardware store with a boat hook fitting on one
end, which fits in the clew and a ss spring clamp to a padeye on the mast.

 Rail meat. More is better.

Make sure the IMF is factored in your PHRF rating. Here it is 6 seconds a
mile.

Find crew who is an experienced racer who can help with wind shifts and
rules at the mark.

Good Luck!

Best Regards
Jeff Smith
www.http://JeffSmithPhoto.Net
732-236-1368