[Rhodes22-list] Genoa leads and sail position

Robert Quinn rjquinn at bellsouth.net
Wed Jun 15 21:50:14 EDT 2005


Kevin:  Use the outer Genoa/Jib tracks and cars for light air.  The only 
time that you would use the inners and the guides on the side of the cabin 
would be in heavy air when you want to point closer to the wind.

What size Genoa are you running?

Bob on the "NoKaOi"


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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Genoa leads and sail position


>I have enjoyed reading recent posts about sail trim and use of Traveller 
>etc. and appreciate the time taken to educate novices like myself. Our 89 
>rhodes was delivered in March and since that time have had a ball sailing 
>any chance we get. I am somewhat confused however about trimming the 
>Jib/Genoa and proper used of Jib leads and cars by cockpit. When sailing to 
>wind in light airs I have set a full genoa and have tried to run the sheet 
>through both the gunnel  leads by the cabin or cars by the cockpit. The 
>leech flutters and I can't seem to trim effectively. Should I shorten the 
>genoa in this case and run sheets through the cabin top leads? In heavier 
>air trimming seems much easier.  What is the proper use of Jib leads, 
>cockpit cars, and cabin top leads on most points of sail? With a full genoa 
>is there ever a time that neither leads or cars are used? I find myself 
>constantly rerouting the sheets to try to obtain a full sail and am driving 
>my crew crazy. Hope this makes sens
> e and appreciate any suggestions or input. Thanks
>
> Kevin Halligan
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