Back in the day, some boats had built in spots that shone up along the luff of the jib. These were very good at destroying night vision. These days I use my instruments, on which, though calibrated, I check sailing angle readouts before dark. I also use a small LED flashlight that I zoom-in to a small square that I focus on the telltale window. I don't really worry about my night vision; my eyes go from instruments to compass to telltale window. Others on deck can protect their night vision and keep a lookout. Andy
Andrew Burton 26 Beacon Hill Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ phone +401 965 5260 On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 12:01 PM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I just read an interesting article in Practical Sailor on red vs. white > lights and night vision. It reminded me to ask a question of those more > experienced about night racing. I have only done this a few times and > found upwind steering at night to be a real challenge. I normally steer by > the genoa telltales. In light, shifting winds which we inevitably > encounter at the darkest hours, it is especially important to steer well to > keep the boat moving, but it is hard. We used a hand held spotlight to > periodically check the telltales, but that destroys night vision. Are > there better solutions? Thanks- Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
