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This is a topic which really needs input from the Cheif Measurer. I question the legallity of the 1:2 spin’ halyard pump and the take up reels on the spinnaker sheets for class sanctioned events. The spinnaker pump as mentioned by Hot Wheels in another post indicated it’s not legal.
Mark
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Don’t PanicJohn
It is a personal preference. Each cut has their merits. In general, crosscuts are good downwind, and reaching on a broad reach. For tighter reaches, the biradial and triradials are better. Keep in mind, this is my personal preference and everyone will have different opinions. The key is sailing the chute right. Too often one will have the latest and best and only fail to fly it right. If you fly the chute, don’t take your eyes off it, if you do, it almost guaranteed that it will collapse and you will have to work back up again. I have sailed with each and I prefer the crosscuts. I believe the crosscut is the most forgiving and best all around cut. Having raced against each of the cuts with my crosscut, I can honestly say that it really doesn’t matter which cut you have, because it comes down to who can really make that chute fly and keep the boat moving. Simply said, KTFBM [:)]
Mark
FS 5516
Grey HareBeing stuck up here in the northeast while some fellow sailors of mine are the MW’s, it would be nice how the week was, racing etc. I see that the final results are in with a lot of DNC, DNS etc for today’s races. Was it a blowout???
Mark
FS 5516
Grey Hare[:)] Just back from another great regatta at Saratoga. Congrats to Dan and Christine Neff for the win. Many thanks to Peter and Ann and their fellow club members for a great regatta. Great and challening racing. Can’t wait for next year!
Mark
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Grey Hare
