Looks like it for sure, but the main really is up all the way. I like the
method about making a tell tale.

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"DSK" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:

I wish these were in better shape. I believe they're sitting on the low
side in a couple of the pics. At one point I told them about that little
trick.

Actually, the main is up all the way on both boats. But, it's hard to
tell. They're really shot.


In these two, it definitely looks like the main isn't at full hoist (looks
can be deceiving though)
http://sailnow.photosite.com/~photos...1602080126.jpg

http://sailnow.photosite.com/~photos...1602114220.jpg

The second shot looks like they actually have the boat moving, not trimmed
too badly. One of the tricky (but fun) parts of sailing in really light
air is that apparent wind plays such a huge role... especially with a
relatively fast boat, like these should be.


There are windex at the top of both masts, but only one of the boats has
tells on the jib. There are about a 1/2 dozen Holder 14s on the lake
also. I occasionally teach that class as well. They're in better shape.


A masthead windex is useless in light air. Every tiny rock or pitch of the
boat gives it a hugely exaggerated "apparent wind" that has nothing to do
with the boat's motion or the real wind. Often they just spin, other times
when you heel the boat to make the sails set, they hang down.

A really good light air tell-tall is to take a short piece of thin metal
rod, like a coat-hanger, and cut about a 1' length. Bend it in an "L"
shape. Duct tape the long part of the "L" to the spreader so the short
part of the "L" aims downward. Then put about 6" of audio tape on the end
of the "L". Remember to watch the lee side one as well, because it will
show when there is good flow across the lee side of the rig which is
critical.

The other big tip I have for light air sailing is... get a Thistle.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King