I don't seem to be able to point as high as other in light air. I start off on the same line but eventually end up many boats lengths to leeward over time. What can I do to improve my pointing ability?
My sail setup is like so:
- outhaul is in to allow 1 1/2 fists to 2 fists between boom and maximum draft in sail.
- No cunningham tension
- Vang on a little.
Body Position:
- sitting on centerboard
So what can I do to improve my pointing angle? Is more vang the solution? More outhaul tension? More Cunningham? A combination of all three? I sure I could point higher by more outhaul and cunningham, although I'm going to guess at somepoint you lose some power if you flatten your sail to much.
My sail setup is like so:
- outhaul is in to allow 1 1/2 fists to 2 fists between boom and maximum draft in sail.
- No cunningham tension
- Vang on a little.
Body Position:
- sitting on centerboard
So what can I do to improve my pointing angle? Is more vang the solution? More outhaul tension? More Cunningham? A combination of all three? I sure I could point higher by more outhaul and cunningham, although I'm going to guess at somepoint you lose some power if you flatten your sail to much.