shorefun
Well-Known Member
Per the Sunfish Bible....
(I am just learning so I have no idea)
In light air move the neck forward on the boom and heavy air move it rearward.
The book states from 14" to 16". Is that still true today?
So how does one approach figuring out the best position?
How granular is it, that is will a 1/2" make a difference or is it more of light wind put it at 14" and heavy wind 16".
Or do the high end guys look at the winds and know 15.5" today and 14.25 the next day?
I guess one also needs to consider halyard postion on the upper boom too.
Keeping things simple...
What should a beginner do with sail set up.
How much effect does each change have?
So far I have figured out the first thing you have to learn to sail well is the dance for tack and gybe.
I am getting better at that, still working on the gybe. It is intimidating in heavy winds.
I want to learn roll tacking.
Sail set up is all new to me and something to better understand. I plan on taking my boys to race at the local races every thursday in my area. I figure I will learn some stuff there.
(I am just learning so I have no idea)
In light air move the neck forward on the boom and heavy air move it rearward.
The book states from 14" to 16". Is that still true today?
So how does one approach figuring out the best position?
How granular is it, that is will a 1/2" make a difference or is it more of light wind put it at 14" and heavy wind 16".
Or do the high end guys look at the winds and know 15.5" today and 14.25 the next day?
I guess one also needs to consider halyard postion on the upper boom too.
Keeping things simple...
What should a beginner do with sail set up.
How much effect does each change have?
So far I have figured out the first thing you have to learn to sail well is the dance for tack and gybe.
I am getting better at that, still working on the gybe. It is intimidating in heavy winds.
I want to learn roll tacking.
Sail set up is all new to me and something to better understand. I plan on taking my boys to race at the local races every thursday in my area. I figure I will learn some stuff there.