Whats good about 30 degrees heel anyway?
 

In your case, it would be smelly crap.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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On a beat, about 18 kts apparent. On a beam reach, [hmmmm] say 25
kts.



Holy crap!!!!!!!


RB

Whats good about 30 degrees heel anyway?
 

It's better to reef a bit early than reef a bit late.

"Nav" wrote in message
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Donal wrote:

Oz wrote in message ...

On Wed, 4 Feb 2004 02:23:30 -0000, "Donal"
scribbled thusly:

Maybe. I just know that she goes faster when we reef earlier.

What is that boat Donal...A First around 32'?


Yes, it's a F33.7.


In a normal sea, when would you consider a reef necessary?


On a beat, about 18 kts apparent. On a beam reach, [hmmmm] say 25
kts.



18 for a reef beating? Bit early I'd say. While Farr is known for tender
boats yours isn't that tenmder is it?

Whats good about 30 degrees heel anyway?
 

Yes, but not when racing when you have the crew to reef fast...

Cheers

Jonathan Ganz wrote:
It's better to reef a bit early than reef a bit late.

"Nav" wrote in message
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Donal wrote:


Oz wrote in message ...


On Wed, 4 Feb 2004 02:23:30 -0000, "Donal"
scribbled thusly:


Maybe. I just know that she goes faster when we reef earlier.

What is that boat Donal...A First around 32'?


Yes, it's a F33.7.



In a normal sea, when would you consider a reef necessary?


On a beat, about 18 kts apparent. On a beam reach, [hmmmm] say 25

kts.


18 for a reef beating? Bit early I'd say. While Farr is known for tender
boats yours isn't that tenmder is it?

Whats good about 30 degrees heel anyway?
 

Hey I beat your post by 9 minutes!

Cheers

Oz wrote:

On Wed, 4 Feb 2004 12:36:19 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz"
scribbled thusly:


It's better to reef a bit early than reef a bit late.


That's a cruiser line Jon.
On a racer in building winds, you hang on as late as possible.
Lots of hands and good equipment make reefing a quick, unfussed
affair.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

Whats good about 30 degrees heel anyway?
 

Probably right, but I don't race.

"Nav" wrote in message
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Yes, but not when racing when you have the crew to reef fast...

Cheers

Jonathan Ganz wrote:
It's better to reef a bit early than reef a bit late.

"Nav" wrote in message
...


Donal wrote:


Oz wrote in message
...


On Wed, 4 Feb 2004 02:23:30 -0000, "Donal"
scribbled thusly:


Maybe. I just know that she goes faster when we reef earlier.

What is that boat Donal...A First around 32'?


Yes, it's a F33.7.



In a normal sea, when would you consider a reef necessary?


On a beat, about 18 kts apparent. On a beam reach, [hmmmm] say 25

kts.


18 for a reef beating? Bit early I'd say. While Farr is known for tender
boats yours isn't that tenmder is it?

Whats good about 30 degrees heel anyway?
 

exactly... I don't race.

Oz wrote in message ...
On Wed, 4 Feb 2004 12:36:19 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz"
scribbled thusly:

It's better to reef a bit early than reef a bit late.

That's a cruiser line Jon.
On a racer in building winds, you hang on as late as possible.
Lots of hands and good equipment make reefing a quick, unfussed
affair.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

Whats good about 30 degrees heel anyway?
 

It's better to reef a bit early than reef a bit late.



Wow. Really? Next you'll tell us that water is wet.
You should write a book called...

GAYANZY'S QUEER SAIL FOR THE GAY MALE

I guess that would be an autobiography in your case!

Bwahahahaha!

RB

Whats good about 30 degrees heel anyway?
 

I mean are you kidding yourself racing a sailboat?? What's your max
speed on a mono... 8 kts? My old, dead VW could go faster than that.
And, all the screaming? Who needs it. Now if you're talking multi, then
well, ok.

"Nav" wrote in message
...
Hey I beat your post by 9 minutes!

Cheers

Oz wrote:

On Wed, 4 Feb 2004 12:36:19 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz"
scribbled thusly:


It's better to reef a bit early than reef a bit late.


That's a cruiser line Jon.
On a racer in building winds, you hang on as late as possible.
Lots of hands and good equipment make reefing a quick, unfussed
affair.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

Whats good about 30 degrees heel anyway?
 

That's a cruiser line Jon.
On a racer in building winds, you hang on as late as possible.


No, it's a wimp's line. Too much wind? That's what 45% heel and 3 knots VMG is
for!


RB

Whats good about 30 degrees heel anyway?
 

How would you know? You don't sail.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
That's a cruiser line Jon.
On a racer in building winds, you hang on as late as possible.


No, it's a wimp's line. Too much wind? That's what 45% heel and 3 knots
VMG is
for!


RB