Pennlaser
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What's the top-end weight a Masters-aged sailor can be and be competitive in regional Full-Rig competition?
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You’re good. I’ve seen masters at 210 lbs. be competitive, even in light air. It’s all about time in the boat, smart racing, and fitness.Hoping to enjoy the pursuit of winning boat races, whether it happens or not. 200 lbs. seems reasonable.
Regarding folks having trouble getting under the boom with a tight vang, we see this one quite often.
Have you tried moving your butt back a bit, then getting your feet to the back of the cockpit? Your back knee should drop down on the cockpit floor to leeward of the hiking strap (with foot alllll the way back) and probably your front knee will have to go down at well. Arms spread across cockpit as you move across, bridging the two decks. Head crossing right at the mainsheet where boom is highest. We have had some really big guys get under very consistently using this method. Maybe it will help you too.
You can practice it on shore on your dolly (have a friend sit on the bow with another friend tacking the boom).
Also maybe a bit dependent on the region (SF Bay or Finger Lakes?) and the quality of the fleet (and the sailor!) Another variable would be the fitness level of this sailor in question. All things being equal, probably 200 lbs.
Another idea on the subject - sometimes sailors use the bulky vests designed for kayaking or just with too much padding in the back... an inch or two of relief can make a difference!Yep- this is how I do it. Big exhale during the squat as well....
Another idea on the subject - sometimes sailors use the bulky vests designed for kayaking or just with too much padding in the back... an inch or two of relief can make a difference!
I don’t get this picture. I know who it is and would never doubt his technique, but why is his foot not to leeward of the toe strap? I’m assuming this is the entry into the tack. I stretch my leg out to the back of the cockpit as described, but have my foot over the toe strap. Once the boom comes over the left foot them goes forward and under the toe strap to hold on new side.Regarding folks having trouble getting under the boom with a tight vang, we see this one quite often.
Have you tried moving your butt back a bit, then getting your feet to the back of the cockpit? Your back knee should drop down on the cockpit floor to leeward of the hiking strap (with foot alllll the way back) and probably your front knee will have to go down at well. Arms spread across cockpit as you move across, bridging the two decks. Head crossing right at the mainsheet where boom is highest. We have had some really big guys get under very consistently using this method. Maybe it will help you too.
You can practice it on shore on your dolly (have a friend sit on the bow with another friend tacking the boom).
I don’t get this picture. I know who it is and would never doubt his technique, but why is his foot not to leeward of the toe strap? I’m assuming this is the entry into the tack. I stretch my leg out to the back of the cockpit as described, but have my foot over the toe strap. Once the boom comes over the left foot them goes forward and under the toe strap to hold on new side.
Am I missing something here?
Thanks for that. In all honestly, I’m often so tired that if my back foot is on the windward side going into the tack as per this photo, I would trip over the toe strap when I try to cross the boat. Having my foot over the toe strap on the way into the tack allows me to kind of fall into the boat. Which has me thinking about how bad my tacks probably are. I suspect I have a sheg load of leeward heel going into the tack. There’s something about this picture that has all his weight on the windward side going into the tack that just looks fast. Oh well, maybe with 6 hours of fitness training a day I’ll be this good too!Hi Suthera,
Good question.
You can put the foot to leeward of the strap if you prefer (and many do). It's a matter of personal preference. Plenty of good sailors do both.
You're correct, this is the tacking entry.
Yup - that’s a pretty good description of what my tacks try to be like.I crouch and slide one leg back on the leeward, soon to be windward side. of the hiking strap/cockpit. It's like doing a lunge in yoga, but very compressed and I don't get the back leg fully extended/knee is on the cockpit floor. Then, crouching deeply I lean to the inside of the cockpit inside my bent leg and behind the main sheet. Once on the other side my bent leg can extend to get my body up to weather side and my extended leg comes back under me and under the hiking strap. As my body rotates that leg becomes my forward leg under the hiking strap and I put the other leg/foot under the aft side of the strap.
Thanks for that. In all honestly, I’m often so tired that if my back foot is on the windward side going into the tack as per this photo, I would trip over the toe strap when I try to cross the boat. Having my foot over the toe strap on the way into the tack allows me to kind of fall into the boat. Which has me thinking about how bad my tacks probably are. I suspect I have a sheg load of leeward heel going into the tack. There’s something about this picture that has all his weight on the windward side going into the tack that just looks fast. Oh well, maybe with 6 hours of fitness training a day I’ll be this good too!
thanks again for the feedback - excellent tips!