[C38] Getting going in light air

Mon May 9 14:49:40 EDT 2016

Hi folks,

I did the Race to the Straits up here in the Puget Sound and it was a tough
one. Lots of current and little wind.

In drifting conditions I used a mylar daisy windseeker (thanks Steve!) and
we started moving. For more wind than that, we have a hole in the sail
inventory. Currently we only have a pretty heavy cruising #2 genoa (8.7oz
dacron I believe) on the roller furler.

I was curious what you guys are doing to get the boat moving in light air.
Do you have dedicated light #1's? In Sailing Illustrated there is also talk
about a 155% drifter and a mylar #1 genoa. Is anyone using those?

Finally, is there anything I can do in terms of trim in order to get the
boat going in light air?

Thanks

marc 

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