Jake, I don't think I am usually as aggressive as you, I am guessing, but - (these are on distance races) I normally start out with an A sail on a headsail tack shackle- if the wind comes back, and I believe it will stay back, I will put the pole on the A sail tack and pop the bow shackle, then pull the pole back. If it goes back to a close reach, the pole usually ends up on the headstay pulled down hard. I have re-attached the pennant to get rid of the pole, but usually not, as it keeps the tack a little more to windward.
In anything but mostly downwind, I think the Asymmetrical has a better shape for broad reaching than a big bubble. Unfortunately around here, regular spinnaker races are windward leeward because it is run by the people with the newer light boats, and then we have to use a regular symmetrical chute. I would like to have at least an anchor roller to attach the asymmetrical to, because I have run into problems with the chute wrapping around the headstay. It would be REALLY good to get it away from the headstay. Did I mention that the headstay is a problem with Asymmetricals? Regarding the sissy socks, I have a VF Shaw Chute Scoop sock, it can be really handy when things get ugly and you are short handed. I am also tempted by the newer roller furlers, but they are pricy. Also jibing can run into problems. This takes practice. There are several articles on this. We still occasionally screw this up. I would rather douse it and re-set it, because, percentage-wise, it would put me in the positive. Keep in mind, these are distance races, and we have but a few crew Bill Coleman C&C 39 animated_favicon1 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jake Brodersen Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 8:40 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Handicap review Joel, That's an excellent idea. Of those who have them for racing, are they tacked to the bow, to a pole laid on deck, or a custom sprit? Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III Midnight Mistress Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 7:52 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Handicap review Jake Might be time to switch to an asym. Joel 35/3 Annapolis
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