[Public-list] Wind and sails on the A30

[George Dinwiddie]

I agree that it's best to sail at the cove stripe, but it sounds as if
you're reefing rather early.  How old is your main?  Just from your
description, I'm guessing that it's stretched out and causing you to
heel more than necessary.  As the wind comes up, you want to flatten the
main to reduce the heeling force.  If it won't flatten, your only option
is to reduce sail and go slower.

 - George

On Mon, Oct 18, 2004 at 11:02:28AM -0400, FINNUS505 at aol.com wrote:
> We've been getting to know Stargzer these past two seasons sailing her. I  
> guess I am a scaredee cat; the number one comes in when it gets above 8, the  
> number two at 12-15, and the number three above 18. I've got a nice little high  
> clew storm jib for above 18 that balances nicely with the reefed main. First  
> reef goes into the main at 16 or so. Second reef above 25. We haven't gone to 
> a  third reef yet. 
>  
> I felt I was getting the best speed out of the boat when her lee toe rail  
> was a couple of inches above the water. When I wait too long to reduce sail, I  
> feel she is overpowered and sluggish on the helm. Plus, changing headsails on  
> the fordeck is more of chore the higher the winds, so sooner is definitely  
> easier and better than later.

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