[C38] Racing Trim

[Joseph Launie]

Steve,
    The best tip for sail trim is to pick up the North Sails book on 
sail trim. It is the best and not expensive. You can get it on their web 
site. One C-38 sail trim tip is to pay particular attention to your main 
sheet traveler setting. As the helm loads up going to weather and the 
boat starts to heel excessively, lower the traveler. Off the wind, while 
you can go DDW wing & wing, it is often faster to reach up a bit.
A good GPS will give you VMG and the trick is to maximize that. On my 
GPS at the helm I have boat speed, VMG, track and bearing to the mark.It 
seems to work for us. Joe Launie, Macavity, Commodore
Steve Smolinske wrote:
> First off, Max those cushions are awesome!!
>  
> We are heading to Barkley Sound in July for NORPAC (week of cruising 
> style racing) being that we have only had the boat for a few months, I 
> would appreciate as much knowledge and wisdom regarding sail trim that 
> eveyone has picked up over the years.  Our sails are old but the main 
> and 130 have some life left in them.  Flying sails are not allowed so 
> need to worry about getting performance from them.   any and all help 
> is greatly appreciated.  NORPAC is a Seattle Yacht Club sponsored 
> event and is limited to 30 boats, there is room for anyone else in the 
> area that would like to attend.  The dates are the 20-25 of July, A 
> portion of the fleet will meet in Sooke on the 19th for the push to 
> Barkley on the 20th.
>  
> Thanks all,
>  
> Steve
> Peregrine #312
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