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I only made it to Life Scout, for this sort of stuff!!!
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I don't know that specific boat... but that doesn't really matter. It's almost certainly one of three things...My first is a Seaward 17. Still learning. I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I can't get the hang of sailing a close haul. It just sits there or turns downwind. Advise welcomed!
Todd gave you a bunch of good advice above. The only thing I would add is a simple - I say this but don't really know the simplicity - technique I sometimes do to figure out how well a boat points. Be sure to follow Todd's advice above first.My first is a Seaward 17.
You may have a difficult time assessing this, but how baggy are your sails? Baggy sails do not sail upwind. They tend to just blow the boat over, rather than moving it forward. Without any speed, you loose steering. Baggy sails will not produce speed. I don't know how the Seaward is setup, but if you can put a little bend in the mast, it will take out some of the bagginess. It won't fix it, but may help. Even an inch or 2 of bend will completely change the sail shape.My first is a Seaward 17. Still learning. I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I can't get the hang of sailing a close haul. It just sits there or turns downwind. Advise welcomed!
Right.... should have thought to mention that. Great point! A baggy main will will have you struggling with the rudder to keep from rounding even on a reach.Baggy sails do not sail upwind.
Have fun!Ordered the book and charts today. Assuming it will take a few days to get here, what advice can you offer for this weekend?