OzOne wrote:
Hmmm, 519 looks a little straight in the middle luff.
Either way, they're dreadful looking kites, creases, seam
puckers,bulges and bumps everywhere.

That's partly due to the sailmakers working the shape to get every
possible inch of area, and partially due to the sheeting angle.

I'd say that #519 has their pole too far down & too far forward. On our
boat, the pole may be a bit too far back since the foot of the spinnaker
is tight against the jib & forestay.

Good call on the boom vang being too tight, at this point we're still
dressing up from the hoist and other than easing the sheet, I haven't
done anything... the backstay was probably never pulled in these
conditions... but it's a bit of a job to get the centerboard up, that's
probably what I am doing in this picture.

Even though the middle crew/spinnaker trimmer is looking down at the
moment, there is a hint of curl in the upper luff. One problem with
these boats is that they are a spaghetti factory, the crew spends at
least 1/3 of their time stripping out lines and clearing tangles.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King