[alberg30] Tacking Angles

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From: FINNUS505 at aol.com

Hi Thom,
I think reefed as you were, 120 degree tacking angles is not bad.  In 20 
knots of wind, you can expect to tbe heeled over,and so not as efficient. You 
will be going fast, so what you lose in pointing, you gain in footing, so the 
VMG, to sound like Dr. Stuart Walker MD, PITA, is probably good.
Check your angles to windward on a 12-15 day, with everything ttrimmed 
'optimaly' in your estimation- that would be a more valid test of your rig 
set up and your sails, and the cleanliness of the bottom, and the drag of the 
prop and zincs (:)) etc.
Lee
Stargazer #255

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