shorefun
Well-Known Member
Had my sunfish out in 15 gusting to 20 today. First time in heavy winds with the racing sail.
Night and Day difference. The rec sail wanted to round up into the wind and I lost rudder control going into the wind with the gunal buried in the water.
The racing sail let me keep on the line and the rudder force was way less. I was able to keep on the edge even when the gusts really pushed and I had control. With the rec sail I had to back way off to keep control.
Hope that makes sense. I am really just learning.
Night and Day difference. The rec sail wanted to round up into the wind and I lost rudder control going into the wind with the gunal buried in the water.
The racing sail let me keep on the line and the rudder force was way less. I was able to keep on the edge even when the gusts really pushed and I had control. With the rec sail I had to back way off to keep control.
Hope that makes sense. I am really just learning.