For a masthead rigged boat, I thought the #2 (about 135%) was very useful for
racing. It would allow good point when the wind blows and reaches as well as a
150% for reaches from close all the way to beam. DDW of course you loose some
area.
Ron
Wild Cheri
C&C 30
STL
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From: OldSteveH <oldste...@sympatico.ca>
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 34
Bob I think the 34 is the same albeit more tender than the 30-1.
My observations over three similar races showed however that if wind is
15-20 true and I'm faced with a choice between #1 and #3 due to having no
#2, I will go with the #1 and implement Dennis' excellent list of management
strategies to keep the boat on its feet.
Others here seem to be agree - reef first, change headsail last. Dennis'
list in between.
Per David K note about coach roof track - I have tracks and cars (sounds
like you just have the tracks) on coach roof for the #3.
They allow the sail to be sheeted in really well (never heard the term blade
before - I like it) and the boat points well with this sail up. Pointing is
not why we got smoked a few weeks ago. Like Bob refers to I was lazy and
went straight to the 3, had the best start of the fleet and then watched
everyone just blow by and walk away from us. Later on they were all
overpowered and still having the #3 up we caught up but alas too little too
late. That's how this little experiment started and I have learned a lot in
pushing the envelope so to speak and in reading the excellent advice on this
list group. In two subsequent races with the #1, reefing and other
strategies we placed much better under similar conditions, even one race
where it was blowing 20 consistently. All this leaves me at the same point
as last fall - do I invest in a #2 for next year?
Isn't money wonderful, it can solve all problems . . . ;-)
Cheers,
Steve Hood
S/V Diamond Girl
C&C 34
Lions Head ON
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