inlandfreddy
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When I set my outhal and other trim for a basic windspeed here say like 7 to 10 knots going upwind and have the draft I want, then when the gusts (15-20knots) comes the draft seems to be at least 20% deeper. The sail cloth, (Laser Class approved sail) looks OK and still "feels a bit greasy" when being rolled; it's very soft though.
I could compensate and set the sail for the higher wind speed but then I would lose a lot in the lulls which are for the most of the time.
This seems to be the factor that will make me get rid of it, not that the loss of its shape in itself is the big problem. I guess it would work for stable light conditions but those conditions wouldn't wear much on a better sail anyway, or would they?
I could compensate and set the sail for the higher wind speed but then I would lose a lot in the lulls which are for the most of the time.
This seems to be the factor that will make me get rid of it, not that the loss of its shape in itself is the big problem. I guess it would work for stable light conditions but those conditions wouldn't wear much on a better sail anyway, or would they?
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