Re: pointing ability?

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From: ken perlow
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 1984 07:20

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>> Can anyone give me some pointers on how to get my sailboat to point better?
>> Recutting my old baggy sails would help but isn't economically feasable.
>> I'm getting frustrated, there's this couple in their mid-seventies who
>> beat me almost every race, partly because they outpoint me by 5 degrees.

If you can't recut 'em, you'll have to do something--cleaning the hull
and balancing the helm will help, but it's all in the sails.  The USA's
until recent domination of the America's Cup competition was due to
superior sail technology.  What are you sailing?  If it isn't rigged
with a cunningham, make one.  Also check the vang--you may need one
with more mechanical advantage (be careful here).   You've got to get
the main flattened out.
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