Thanks, Alan. I saw that, I'll let you know.I have two very nice Sunfish recreational sails for sale, both very colorful. The are cut a little flatter than your race cut Intensity sail and would work fine
in the heavy air you describe. My daughter lives in Denver and I know it can get gusty there. Let me know if you are interested in either sail:
Two Brand New, Never Used North Recreational Sunfish Sails For Sale
Two Brand New, Never Used North Recreational Sunfish Sails For Sale Brand new, Class Legal Sunfish recreational sails, still in the plastic bags removed only once to take photos. The first sail is the Traverse design; the second is the Go Navy design. $250 + shipping each. Compare to $300 +...sailingforums.com
Alan Glos
Cazenovia, NY
Correction, the sail I have is from APS.So, I have a white race cut sail from Intensity Sails and I'm looking for ways to de-power this sail. I know, I know, what?! Currently, I'm sailing in Colorado with my dog in mostly gusty conditions. When I have him with me we need to stay in the boat and I'm finding myself getting a little over powered and treading a fine line in these early season conditions. I don't want to get rid of this sail cause it's super fun when it's just me...and when the water isn't 52 degrees. Maybe I can add a sail to our quiver, so my question is should I buy a new sail or is there a way to make our experience a little more turtle proof? I wouldn't be opposed to buying a new sail but don't really need a class legal one $$$, even though those do seem to be a little smaller than this race cut. I also wouldn't mind having a classic colorful Sunfish sail...
So, I have a white race cut sail from Intensity Sails and I'm looking for ways to de-power this sail. I know, I know, what?! Currently, I'm sailing in Colorado with my dog in mostly gusty conditions. When I have him with me we need to stay in the boat and I'm finding myself getting a little over powered and treading a fine line in these early season conditions. I don't want to get rid of this sail cause it's super fun when it's just me...and when the water isn't 52 degrees. Maybe I can add a sail to our quiver, so my question is should I buy a new sail or is there a way to make our experience a little more turtle proof? I wouldn't be opposed to buying a new sail but don't really need a class legal one $$$, even though those do seem to be a little smaller than this race cut. I also wouldn't mind having a classic colorful Sunfish sail...
Southwest Colorado- Ridgway Reservoir and McFee mostly.Which lake? I sailed @ Lake Carter while living in CO.
Doing that, thanks.There are always the technique methods of having less heel, such as letting out a little sheet and not sailing as close to the wind.
Brilliant!! The first time we turtled, I almost lost the daggerboard. Not interested in having that experience again with my little geriatric, non-swimmer, dog who thinks he is paddling for his life, even though he is wearing a life jacket.I have been experimenting with using a Minifish sail rig on my Sunfish. I haven’t gotten to the point where I have experimented with anything greater than 10 mph breezes, but so far it seems to make the Sunfish a bit “calmer”. And slower, of course. But sometimes slower is ok.
I also have an old Minifish sail, and I am planning on trying to rig it up to some extra Sunfish spars that I have laying around. If that works it might result in a good “cruising” set up that any Sunfish sailor willing to put out a hundred bucks for a new sail could employ.
I know that empty Clorox bottles tied to the mast head aren’t “cool”, but if you really don’t want to turtle, it certainly works well, at least in my experience.
I've got a new mast, and need to attach the plastic covers to both ends.In addition to the other great suggestions, here are a couple more:
2) Check if your mast is sealed. if it is collecting much water, it will turtle easier and be harder to right.
So, I have a white race cut sail from Intensity Sails and I'm looking for ways to de-power this sail. I know, I know, what?! Currently, I'm sailing in Colorado with my dog in mostly gusty conditions. When I have him with me we need to stay in the boat and I'm finding myself getting a little over powered and treading a fine line in these early season conditions. I don't want to get rid of this sail cause it's super fun when it's just me...and when the water isn't 52 degrees. Maybe I can add a sail to our quiver, so my question is should I buy a new sail or is there a way to make our experience a little more turtle proof? I wouldn't be opposed to buying a new sail but don't really need a class legal one $$$, even though those do seem to be a little smaller than this race cut. I also wouldn't mind having a classic colorful Sunfish sail...