I started laser sailing 4 months ago. I am enjoying practice every weekend since that. My skill is still beginner level maybe. I need to prepare for club race that will start in March. I have read some how-to books for learning technique, to compete with younger sailors who are sailing weekday, too. But I still have a problem that I still cannot understand the theory. It’s reach leg sailing at light to medium wind. In several short races with a few club members, it was proven that my reach skill is terrible. Every time I was passed over by other boats those who ran at my leeside 5 to 10m away.
I will appreciate any advices what’s wrong about sail set, body movement, and tiller work. My sail set are as follow.
Vang : 4 to 5 inches looser after rounding weather mark buoy.
Cunningham : completely off.
Out haul : same as close hauled.
Mainsheet : trim for bottom tell tale.
Sitting position : forward as possible.
Body trim : keep boat flat.
My weight is 90kg. I know I am at rather heavy side for laser sailor but I think it is not the reason for my slow reaching.
I will appreciate any advices what’s wrong about sail set, body movement, and tiller work. My sail set are as follow.
Vang : 4 to 5 inches looser after rounding weather mark buoy.
Cunningham : completely off.
Out haul : same as close hauled.
Mainsheet : trim for bottom tell tale.
Sitting position : forward as possible.
Body trim : keep boat flat.
My weight is 90kg. I know I am at rather heavy side for laser sailor but I think it is not the reason for my slow reaching.