Just to make this conversation a bit more interesting and to throw in a more modern bent ... When we race the C&C 115 we have a #1 and a #3. The #3 is 105% of J and the #1 is 108%. It really is amazing given that how much more power there is in the #1 than the #3. We have always jumped to the #3 as soon as the wind range permitted. That changed a bit this year though with the addition of a new North 3DL #1. This is a very nice sail! Mike crew - Koobalibra C&C115 59115
________________________________ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 3:56 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Racing sail inventory - thoughts Dennis, I race on a J30. It is the only boat in the fleet that carries a 2. When the wind kicked up to 18-20 Sunday we switched to the 2. Most boats went with a 3 while a couple stayed with with their 1. We led from start to finish! That may be the exception, but it was fun! I have a 135 on a furler, a #4 and a storm jib. My main has 3 reef points. I hope to never use the trysail or the third reef. Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 2:34 PM, Dennis C. <capt...@yahoo.com> wrote: Sitting on the pier, sunny, mid 70's, debating whether to go for a sail. In the meantime, some thoughts on racing sails given the recent 34 sail discussion. When I bought Touché the #1 was a 170, #2 a 155, #3 a 125. The 170 carried a 3 second hit. After a distance race where we flew the chute 3/4 of the race, I ditched the 170 and the penalty. OK, What's on Touché now? We run a 3 headsail (kinda) program. Our #1 is a Mylar/Kevlar 155 which we carry to 10-12 true. Next is the AP1 which is an old 155 which has had a few inches cut out of the leech. We use it to 15-16 true. Next is the #2, a 125. We carry it from 13-17 true. The #3 is a 95% blade which we throw up around 17 true. What? That's 4 sails! We rarely put the #1 and the AP1 on the boat at the same time. Now, having said all that, what would I rather have given more racing experience? Well, here's what I feel is an optimum inventory for Touché. #1 light 155 good to 10-12 true #1+ heavy 150 or 145 good to 15-17 true #3 95-110 blade. A racing friend once told me "you never change down to the #2. You always drop to the blade". You know, I think he's right about 95% of the time . Hence my inventory above. No true #2. Maybe I'll go for a sail now. :) Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com -- Joel 301 541 8551
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