A masthead wind instrument works at night. Learn your sail trim vs wind speed and wind angle in the daylight. Should be the same in the dark
On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 1:01 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 -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
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
