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In the J/24, what should you do to ensure that your J-dimension is optimum for class rules?
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J-dimension should be MAX, meaning that the distance from the bow to the mast should be as long as possible.
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In 5 knots TWS, what should your rig be tuned to?
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Uppers:
Lowers: |
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If you have poor boatspeed relative to the fleet in very light air, what adjustments should you make, in order?
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1. Genoa Trim: Ease
2. Car Position: Move Aft to open slot & power up jib? 3. Main Trim? 4. Outhaul: 5. Rig Overtuned? 6. |
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If you have leeward helm upwind, what adjustments should you make?
Do you want more or less prebend? |
Sailplan aft:
Max Trav Up Sheet Main Hard |
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If a High Pressure system is to your north and your TWD is 090, all else being equal, what will the wind do?
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The wind will go Right.
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In the J/24, what should you do to ensure that your J-dimension is optimum for class rules?
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J-dimension should be MAX, meaning that the distance from the bow to the mast should be as long as possible.
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In 5 knots TWS, what should your rig be tuned to?
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Uppers:
Lowers: |
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If you have poor boatspeed relative to the fleet in very light air, what adjustments should you make, in order?
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1. Genoa Trim: Ease
2. Car Position: Move Aft to open slot & power up jib? 3. Main Trim? 4. Outhaul: 5. Rig Overtuned? 6. |
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If you have leeward helm upwind, what adjustments should you make?
Do you want more or less prebend? |
Sailplan aft:
Max Trav Up Sheet Main Hard |
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Spoon v. Poke Upwind:
Describe difference, cause, desirability in each wind range |
Generally prefer spoon, i.e. mast falls to leeward in middle & points upwind at top. No power splillage. Caused by increased upper tension.
Too much lower tension creates poke by pulling midmast too far to windward. |
