[Rhodes22-list] Sail balance and pointing.

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Mon Aug 27 16:41:01 EDT 2012


I also assume your centerboard is down.



On Aug 27, 2012, at 3:36 PM, Shawn Boles <shawn.sustain at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All:
> 
> Ok, I now have a few hours at the tiller in varying wind conditions.
> Despite advice from Leland and others  about how to balance the sails under
> differing conditions, I still feel that I am not doing a good job of
> sailing Sweet Baboo to her potential. Specifically:
> 
> 1. I cannot seem to get rid of lee helm w/o substantial heeling (> 20
> degrees). in winds > 10-12 mph (boom in lower slot -  genoa  at 115%, outer
> track). Adjusting the fair leads makes little difference...
> 2. I sailed with Genoa at 100%,boom in lower slot, Genoa sheets in cabin
> track (inside outer shroud) in winds of 15-20 mph and could not point
> higher than ca. 60 degrees. I also had problems with getting blown way down
> in these conditions...
> 3. Generally I find I can't point much higher than 70-75 degrees w/ sheets
> in outer track and winds 8-10 mph.
> 
> So my question is - how high  do experienced R22 sailors find they can
> point the boat under various conditions. I am used to a previous boat that
> would point to 45-50 degrees. With the R22 it is a bear to work upwind. I
> am sure I must be missing something.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Shawn Boles
> s/v Sweet Baboo
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