DSK wrote:

MC wrote:


Doug, I am surprised at this comment and I'll disagree with it for a
number of reasons: Bending the mast aft can flatten the main.


That isn't what I was talking about. And the sail has to be cut to take the
mast bend into account, or it doesn't work.


So, you don't understand why bending a mast can flatten the main? Try
visiting a sail trimming site such as North -they explain it well and it
is really basic stuff.


So, the bottom line is that it may be quite inappropriate to straighten
the mast to make the boat weatherly.


Considering that you don't know that 20 doesn't equal 15, and from what you
have said about your racing results, you have a lot more to learn than to
teach.

Aww, don't pout so. Why do you continue with this nonsense. Look up the
boat I named and you'll find it's not 24' nor 20' long. These are your
fabrications getting in the way of truth again. Sorry, you lose again.

Cheers