[quote=MN3][quote]agree with you on all but one point of sail- the beam reach. When racing on a beam reach in strong and puffy conditions, when a puff hits I move out the traveler as I head downwind a bit to take advantage of the added pressure. I am not trying to spill wind, I am trying to use it. [/quote]
I agree 100% - i take advantage of pressure anywhere where i can
every change in heading = different optimal settings.
we haven't even mentioned, inhaul, downhaul, jib lead, spreader rake, pre-bend
there must be a million variables<!-- editby --><em>Edited by MN3 on Aug 09, 2012 - 03:12 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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