[Rhodes22-list] Handling Gusts

[MichaelT]

I was just considering traveler adjustments and how I would perform the
adjustment in real-time. Your upgrade takes out the clumsiness and do it
quickly in response to a gust. I saw a price for $248 each is this right or
is it a per pair price?

Michael

Your upgrade

Peter Thorn wrote:
> 
> MichaelT,
> 
> Look at the attached picture.  I modified my R22 traveler at the
> suggestion
> of Roger P, former list member and all-around good sailor.   You can find
> his writings in the archives. The fitting is a Harken #2741 end control,
> sold in pairs.
> 
> When a gust hits I just immediately head up a little, hike out harder and
> release the traveler control to allow the main to luff a bit without
> releasing the mainsheet.  When the gust passes, just bear off slightly and
> pull the traveler back to its original position.
> 
> This works for all but the biggest gusts, which can create a velocity
> shift
> by moving the apparent wind too far.
> 
> PT  
> 
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> 
> We experienced approx 4-5 gusts of wind in our 3 hour sail yesterday. I
> was
> just imagining if our wives we're onboard how frantic they would have
> been.
> 
> In those instances, the weather helm gave way to a heavy tiller with the
> tiller positioned at 45 degree to windward to remain on-course. I was
> considering letting the main sheet out but the gusts all happen in about
> 10-20 seconds and then disappears.
> 
> How do you guys handle gusts of wind? 
> 
> Especially when the gusts causes heavy heeling (gunnel 6" from water)
> 
> Michael
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