Can you go wing on wing with an asymetrical spinnaker and a 153 genoa? My asymetric cannot go dead down wind so I was thinking that going wing on wing with the genoa might work. If it works, then what should I do with the main? Is this something that might work for single handed races? Thanks
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I do it on my 356...
I run wing-on-wing with the ASM and a 155%, if the wind is strong enough to get hull speed. I drop the main or bring it back to centerline to keep it from blanketing the other sails. This is legal to the RRS, but you cannot use a whisker or spinnaker pole on the jib is a spinnaker is flying as well. Our class rules do not allow a pole with an ASM. This configuration requires concentration by both sheet trimmers and the helm, with good communication between them to keep the boat moving fast in the slot. I wouldn't recommend it for shorthanded sailing. Steve
I run wing-on-wing with the ASM and a 155%, if the wind is strong enough to get hull speed. I drop the main or bring it back to centerline to keep it from blanketing the other sails. This is legal to the RRS, but you cannot use a whisker or spinnaker pole on the jib is a spinnaker is flying as well. Our class rules do not allow a pole with an ASM. This configuration requires concentration by both sheet trimmers and the helm, with good communication between them to keep the boat moving fast in the slot. I wouldn't recommend it for shorthanded sailing. Steve
wing on wing
we sail our 356 wing on wing with our Doyle UPS (about a 190%) and the main, we've also flown it with the std jib and no main-great for downwind in a sea, fast and easy to steer! However, Steve's right, it does take a lot of concentration to keep the jib winged-we're adding a whisker pole to steady the jib this year.
we sail our 356 wing on wing with our Doyle UPS (about a 190%) and the main, we've also flown it with the std jib and no main-great for downwind in a sea, fast and easy to steer! However, Steve's right, it does take a lot of concentration to keep the jib winged-we're adding a whisker pole to steady the jib this year.
What about the performance?
How does the performance (speed) compare to sailing with a traditional spinnaker with a pole and the main when going dead down wind? I ask this because I will be racing single and double handed this year against boats who have traditional spinnakers and I do not own one. Thanks
How does the performance (speed) compare to sailing with a traditional spinnaker with a pole and the main when going dead down wind? I ask this because I will be racing single and double handed this year against boats who have traditional spinnakers and I do not own one. Thanks
Does PHRF allows it?
I have done it while cruising and found that one needs to drop the main to keep both head sails full (at least on low wind conditions). In those conditions I found it helps compared with keeping the main up reaching or going wing on wing.
I have done it while cruising and found that one needs to drop the main to keep both head sails full (at least on low wind conditions). In those conditions I found it helps compared with keeping the main up reaching or going wing on wing.
PHRF DOES allow it, but...
Great post...PHRF does allow it, but only one sail can be poled out. Allen Schweitzer s/v Falstaff C-30 Hull #632
Great post...PHRF does allow it, but only one sail can be poled out. Allen Schweitzer s/v Falstaff C-30 Hull #632
Wrong! Check RRS 50.3 (c)
First of all, PHRF is a handicapping system. They are not a governing body for racing rules. The Racing Rules of Sailing specifically say, "A headsail may be sheeted or attached at its clew to a spinnaker pole or whisker pole, provided that a spinnaker is not set." [RRS 50.3 (c)].
First of all, PHRF is a handicapping system. They are not a governing body for racing rules. The Racing Rules of Sailing specifically say, "A headsail may be sheeted or attached at its clew to a spinnaker pole or whisker pole, provided that a spinnaker is not set." [RRS 50.3 (c)].
Am I missing something?
Am I missing something? Bill's original post says, "My asymetric cannot go dead down wind ..." Only way I know to go wing-and-wing IS dead downwind. What's up? Tom Monroe Carlyle Lake
Am I missing something? Bill's original post says, "My asymetric cannot go dead down wind ..." Only way I know to go wing-and-wing IS dead downwind. What's up? Tom Monroe Carlyle Lake
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