[Rhodes22-list] Which is Fastest?

[Leland]

All three were the same speed, about 3.8 knots.  I would have guessed that
"A" would have been faster than "B" that would have been faster than "C." 
"B" had a more balanced helm, where "A" and "C" would have headed downwind
had I not had the tiller locked.

Lee


Leland wrote:
> 
> Great afternoon of sailing.  Played around with three different sail plans
> to see which would be the fastest.  For all three; true wind was about
> 12-14 knots, centerboard was down, close reach of about 50 degrees with
> sails adjusted properly, 10-15 degree heel, and the tiller was locked
> straight.  I did need to occasionally shift my weight slightly to keep on
> tack.
> 
> A.  Boom down.  Genoa sheet between mast and inner shroud.  Genoa reefed
> to about 70%.  Full main.
> 
> B.  Boom up.  Genoa sheet between inner and outer shrouds.  Genoa reefed
> to about 110%.  Main reefed to about 60%.
> 
> C.  Boom up.  No Genoa.  Full main.
> 
> Which do you think was fastest?  Results surprised me.
> 
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
> Kent Island, MD
> 

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