[Rhodes22-list] Go Faster

[Allyn Baskerville]

Thanks for the feedback. I believe the jib is a 155, and I can’t pull it tight - the clew hits the winch. I’ll look into a 130. 

Check on the whisker pole. I recently purchased one but haven’t installed the padeye yet. 

I asked our PHRF committee if they took the IMF and furling jib into account, and they said they did. My boat is rated at 258 on the lake. 

Regarding experienced crew, I often times had someone lined up to crew, but he wasn’t the most reliable. I think he didn’t shoe more than he showed. I didn’t race with my daughter and son-in-law a few times, and that was great. 

Thanks for the input. 

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> On Oct 12, 2021, at 5:52 AM, Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>