[Rhodes22-list] Go Faster

[Stephen Staum]

Ditto on the 130.  It is the best sail for the boat.


*Thanks and Stay Well,*

*Stephen Staum*
*s/v Pinafore*

*Needham, MA*



On Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 6:48 AM Jeff Smith Photo <jeffsmithphoto at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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
>