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Proper use of a traveler | SailNet Community In sail trimming terminology these terms have very specific meanings They do not mean reducing sail area In sail trimming terms, power is the force (lift) generated by the wind passing over the sail This force is thought of as having two components One component is seen as being perpendicular to the length of the boat
Sail repairs - SailNet Community Went out for sail on Saturday with my daughter and her friends It ended up being a few hours of motoring around We did try to fly the spin and I noticed a strange pucker Noted it and packed it away Also noticed a hole in leech of my Kevlar genoa So when I left the boat on Sunday
SportYak II Sailboat - SailNet Community Sail kit Hi Dianne! I couldn't find any info on the internet when I was looking KittyKosmo is the first person I've seen that also has one I'll try to post some pics just to prove the sail exists There is a 'cup' or 'socket' molded into the front seat to accept the mast If you don't have one you might be able to mount it some other way
Sail -vs- Motor Cruising? - SailNet Community I am new to the site and have been a motor boater all my life I am in the process of learning to sail and planning my retairment in a couple (2) years I want to be able to follow the seasons and cruise liveaboard for a good number of years I have assumed it will be more economical to do this
High aspect? - SailNet Community The term is actually "high aspect ratio", and is used with aircraft as well A high aspect ratio sail is one that is high and with a shorter boom; with aircraft a high aspect ratio wing is that of a glider, low aspect ratio is that of a crop duster (the former is highly efficient but very critical, the latter is not as efficient but great at low speeds)
In-mast Roller Furling mainsail replacement | SailNet Community When I needed to replace my In Mast Roller Furling main, I made a huge mistake I had been sailing with a radial cut sail, but replaced it with a cross cut main, to save a bit of money The cross cut main just couldn't match the sail shape of the radial, especially when I was using the "infinite reefing" feature available with IMRF
Topping lift and boom vang | SailNet Community Hello fellow sailors, I purchased the 1978 Pearson 35 last weekend I have never owned or piloted a vessel this large before I have sailed on much smaller vessels many times meaning sunfish Prior to making the purchase I have been viewing YouTube videos and reading articles online for months
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Best Lakes in the US to Sail - SailNet Community There are tons of places to sail in Northern Lake Michigan and Mackinac Island and the North Channel aren't far away If you want to live even more remotely, Houghton Hancock in the Upper Peninsula is a college town on a channel that cuts off the Keweenaw Peninsula and has a beautiful lake, lots of wind, and very cheap living (think 8000 sq ft