[Rhodes22-list] Sailing Technique Question

[Bill Effros]

I also cross sheet all the time.  It makes so much sense, I forget that 
not everyone does it.

I always sail my boat upright, and adjust the sails so that the boat 
remains upright pretty much all the time.  Easy to do with the 175 and 
IMF.  I also move sheets inward when the wind is coming from where I 
want to go.

I sail from Captains Seats which put me further outboard than Rummy, and 
further astern.  I don't like to put the pop top down, and don't like to 
sail from the lower boom position.  Furling the 175 and IMF 
automatically lowers the sails.

Bill Effros





R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
> Mark,
> First things first. Drop the pop top and lower the boom to the lower  
> position. I use about a 100 genny in those conditions and run the sheets inside  the 
> stays to give me better sail shape. I cross sheet the genny and keep the  main 
> sheet in my hands at all times. I sit on the windward side facing leeward  
> with one foot on the opposite seat. This way I have everything within easy reach 
>  and can adjust accordingly. If you are still overpowered, reduce the size of 
> the  main sail which is easy to do if you have the IMF. The standard main 
> requires  reefing points in the sail. Practice, practice and more practice. The 
> beauty of  the R22 is that it is easily adjustable to almost all wind 
> conditions. The  attached photo shows me using my technique.
>  
> Rummy
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