capsize problem ...

   Stick with the Pico - far more fun than a Laser 4.7!

The kicking strap down wind needs experimentation to get it right. Too little and the boom skies, too much and you'll lack speed and the boat will feel very odd to sail. So get out there in a breeze in a non race situation and practice the bits you feel unhappy about - the water is warming up now for the inevitable capsizes!

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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 10 at 12:23pm
	Stick with the Pico - far more fun than a Laser 4.7! The kicking strap down wind needs experimentation to get it right. Too little and the boom skies, too much and you'll lack speed and the boat will feel very odd to sail. So get out there in a breeze in a non race situation and practice the bits you feel unhappy about - the water is warming up now for the inevitable capsizes!
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Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 10 at 9:35pm
	Can i just point out there is a perfectly good explanation for each of those capsize shots.

clairey Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 14 Dec 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote clairey Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 10 at 11:07pm
	Thanks again for all the tips, the response has been great, and gives me plenty to try out. Re: the capsize photos - in boats that tippy looking I am impressed by anyone keeping them upright at all ! Claire

Sailaboat Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 05 Oct 10 Location: UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sailaboat Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 10 at 10:48am
	Hi Claire You have probably cracked this by now but I think your kicking strap is too loose. What is happening here is that the boom is rising and the airflow across the sail is confused which makes downwind sailing in strong winds hard to control. Look at the leach of your sail and make sure it has a gentle curve running along. This is a common mistake that a lot of people make so dont worry! Tim
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