[C38] Jib lead car positions

[Bob Porter]

MessageHi Russ;

Are you sure it was at Put in Bay?  I was up on Lake Huron for the Trans-Superior (Aug 6-9), then rushed down to Grosse Isle for the Trans-Erie (19 to20).

As far as the cars go.  I usually lead them pretty far back and have some difficulty running the sheet to the winch.  I do some times use the turning block.  Tight in sheeting also depends on how well shapped the Main is.  Mine is relatively flat though it does backwind from time to time.

If we see each other this year on the water, I'd be glad to help you.

Bob Porter
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Duff, Russ (R.W.) 
  To: 'Catalina 38 Listserve' 
  Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 3:37 PM
  Subject: Re: [C38] Jib lead car positions


  Bob,
  Did I meet you last year at PIB in early August?  I am REALLY terrible at names and have forgotten the name of the person I met there, also on a C-38.  About how far aft is the car, generally, when you go to weather?  Do you ever use the forward/outboard tracks?


  Sincerely, 

  Russ Duff
  Electrical Applications Engineer
  Climate Control 

  RDUFF at VISTEON.COM 

  Visteon Climate Control 
  METVIS 
  D-64 
  45000 Helm Street 
  Plymouth, MI  48170 

  PHONE: 734-416-1511


  -----Original Message-----
  From: Listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:Listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Bob Porter
  Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 3:27 PM
  To: Catalina 38 Listserve
  Subject: Re: [C38] Jib lead car positions


  Hi 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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