I really think you would notice a difference by leaving the Asym on the
deck until near the windward mark, you might try that once and see if it
makes a difference between you and your nemesis. Not a good comparison, but
when we pull our asym up (in a sock, tho, ) it really makes things wonky.

Bill Coleman
Entrada, Erie PA

On Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 6:34 PM Randy Stafford via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I have a regular crew that has been together for seven years.  When we fly
> the symmetrical I’m on foredeck, and probably will be with the asym too
> (working its furling line).  I’m confident our sail changes will be faster
> with furling genoa and furling asym than with the previous  genoa luff rope
> in a head foil, and symmetrical in a sock with big heavy spin pole.
>
> Cheers,
> Randy
>
> On Jul 12, 2022, at 2:13 PM, dwight veinot via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> Do you race your 30 single handed or with crew. If with good crew i think
> your symetrical kite hoists and take downs would be close to seemless sail
> transtions and very fast. I hope changing gear makes the difference you are
> looking for but you may still need help from good crew and you may still
> need to make some good tactical decisions that turn out lucky decisions.
> Gear changes will affect ratings.  Ratings assume equal crew. Your crew
> might be more important to success.
>
>
>

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