[C38] Jib lead car positions

[Bob Porter]

Jib lead car positionsHi Russ;

Come join me in the Lake Erie Inter-club Cruise.  It is one of the greatest racing events on the Great Lakes.  Basically the Eastern end of the Lake - Five middle distance races, four port to port.

I set my leads based on the wind.  Before the start I go to weather and adjust the lead so all the telltales lift at the same time. Forward if the lowers lift first and vice versa.  Do this for each side as the wind frequently turns (shear) as you move higher off the water.  I really sheet the genoa in close (at least in rather flat seas) as Hiawatha loves to point.

Bob Porter
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Duff, Russ (R.W.) 
  To: C38-List (Listserve at catalina38.org) 
  Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 1:04 PM
  Subject: [C38] Jib lead car positions


  You've probably seen my previous posts about getting into racing this year (LOOK OUT!).  Anyway, what I would like to know is where should I set the cars for the jib sheets in different wind conditions/sailing angles?  I know where I usually set them, but I don't know how correct they are for getting optimum speed.  I have standard dacron sails, and my jib is a 150 roller furling head sail with the protective UV cover sewn on. 

  Thanks in advance for all of the good advice. 

  Sincerely, 
  Russ Duff 
  Catalina 38, Hull #112
  "AVANTURA"
  Lake Erie
  Grosse Ile, Michigan
  RDUFF AT VISTEON DOT COM 








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