Bob,
There is really no way to answer that as much depends on how fast your boat
sails in various win conditions. For example, in heavier breeze, you can sail
almost directly downwind. In light air, you’ll want to sail higher to maximize
your speed. The key is to keep an eye on your VMG as you race. And don’t be
afraid to gybe multiple times.
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Captain of the Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B (for sale - NCC-1701-C is under contract)
Venice Yacht Club | Venice Island, FL
On Oct 6, 2021, at 11:02 AM, Bob Mann via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
wrote:
I'm fairly new to flying a spinnaker. I did it last weekend in a race and I
believe I overstood the mark as we were sailing 110 AW before the gybe and 85
AW heading directly to the mark.
How does one determine when to gybe?
Bob
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