The RS100 Owners Thread

Well just to chip in based on my limited experience (and skills) of sailing the 100 in the light winds of the last few days and weeks:

I found the boat easy to rig and the instructions pretty clear.  Minor things with the set up have been:

I am still adjusting the arrangement of knots etc on the spinny halyard to make sure it is fully away when dropped.

The centre turret does chafe the centreboard downhall - I have put tape on to 'soften' the edges of the turret.

I also put tape on the bottom side of the end of the boom to stop it making small scratches on the transom.

The velcro around the front of the genny sock could be fitted a bit better - I may be able to adjust it a bit though. - if there is a retro fit please let me know

I love how adjustable the main is - the kicker and cunningham can be used to get a really fantastic sail shape.  I am not sure though how to set the outhall properly - its not been a big issue, but I just haven't found how/where to guage the fullness I should have. 

In very light winds I have found that the top batten can be difficult to snap from one side to the other when tacking, but a bit more kicker seems to help with this.

Upwind the boat can point really really high, but it feels 'happier' sailed a bit freer.  I am not sure there is benefit in sheeting more tightly than is needed to get the traveller to the stopper, and actually think it may be quicker not even sheeting in quite that far. 

Like Chris and Keith I have been tending to hoist the genny with two hands.  e.g., while steering with the tiller extension under my arm.  I will need  to practice the technique of hand over hand hoisting while holding the extension in my hand so that I don't steer all over the place!

So far I have found gybing surprisingly / pleasingly easy, with the genny staying full almost throughout.

There is still masses to learn and I am having fun.

All tips welcome (from 100 owners and others)