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Racing Ron
Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
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Topic: Help and advice on Fireflys please Posted: 12 Oct 04 at 3:20pm |
Hiya, Doing some team racing on a Firefly tomorrow but know absolutely nothing about: a)Fireflys b)Team racing Any advice on how to sail them (technically as well as optimum angles for vmg's etc.). Are they farily tippy (i.e. will I need a wetsuit or will foulies and boots suffice?) Tips on team racing? I spend most of my time racing yachts and sports boats (have been doing it proffesionally for a while) so understand the mechanics and sailing and the rules etc. but am hoping not to embarrass myself too much tomorrow. Thanks in advance.
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redback
Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 04 at 6:22pm |
You need to be able to tack, gybe, stop and accelerate from a standstill, on demand and in quick succession. A wetsuit might be a good idea since the boat practically sinks if you capsize. Have a look at the scoring system - you won't win if you cross the finish first and leave your mates in the last 2 positions. If you're against a team who have done it before you don't stand a chance
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Racing Ron
Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 04 at 11:33pm |
Cheers dude,feeling really optimistic now. How hard to capsize? Tips on handling? |
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bigwavedave
Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jun 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 944 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Oct 04 at 4:57pm |
Real easy to capsize if you over do the roll tacking. When its full of water sit right back to get the nose up. It has been a few years since I have sailed in a Firefly but back then our bailer was a two gallon bucket! Then again maybe the new Rondar boats handle a bit better. |
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