c14_Jim
Sailing on Shelter Bay
I have experimented with the angle of the boom and never been satisfied that I found the answer. In a gentle breeze (7 to 10 knots) what do you find the best boom angle for speed when close hauled? By boom angle I mean the angle between the center-line of the boat and the boom. I usually start with the aft end of the boom over the rear corner where the transom meets the side of the boat. ( I think that is about 12 degrees, by the way). Where would you consider the best place for the boom?