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Why is beam reach (or near to it) the fastest point of sail?
Apr 3, 2012 · If you sail upwind, you actually create more wind to work with (increased apparent wind), because you compound the wind as you begin to move into it. Well, again, from a boat centered …
How to determine Genoa Size - SailNet Community
Sep 16, 2010 · The rating is how the sail's LP compares to the boat's J measurement. The J is the horizontal distance from the forestay tang to the face of the mast.. on your boat probably around 12 …
Spar vs. mast. What's the difference? | SailNet Community
Apr 30, 2016 · These include booms and masts, which serve both to deploy sail and resist compressive and bending forces, as well as the bowsprit and spinnaker pole. The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall …
Wyoming Sailing... what in the heck? | SailNet Community
Jul 16, 2008 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!
Where to sail in central Virginia? - SailNet Community
Apr 27, 2010 · So here I am in Richmond, VA (actually a few miles west, in far western Henrico County), and I'm doing a little Googling for places to sail a small boat (say, a 15 to 19-foot open …
Loose Foot Main sail vs Foot Bolt Rope in boom Track
Feb 2, 2011 · Sail made with foot slugs has a shelf built incorporated into the bottom of the sail that transitions the main's foil to a straight edge. Removing the slugs might make the sail look loose …
I want to paint my main sail - SailNet Community
Dec 28, 2009 · How the hell do I do it? What kind of paint? I was just thinking of laying it out, taping it off, and using an airless hvlp gun to spray (lightly) the one color logo I want on my sail. Any specific …
sailing with jib only - SailNet Community
Mar 27, 2008 · The boat will sail more effecienly with main/jib if you can reef the main, but sometimes doing what is convenient and easy is OK. Many one-designs such as the Rhodes19 don't have …
Differences, advantages, disadvantages of sail configurations ...
Jun 29, 2011 · I'm new to sailboats and I am in search for some kind of reference to the advantages and disadvantages of the different kinds of sailboats out there. Specifically, the sails themselves. Sloop, …