swinging poles

   Crank it to windward all the time. gets you sailing deeper and on a better VMG. Leave it central in stupidly windy conditions so you dont have to worry about it in the gybes. If its a tight kite leg then drop it down until you get a better slot between mainsail and kite. Also having it in the middle when going downwind in chop and alot of wind seems to help lift the bow a bit and decreases the chances of nosedives and general fill your pants moments.

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Jamesd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 377	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamesd Report Post Quote Reply Topic: swinging poles Posted: 14 Oct 08 at 10:07pm
	Crank it to windward all the time. gets you sailing deeper and on a better VMG. Leave it central in stupidly windy conditions so you dont have to worry about it in the gybes. If its a tight kite leg then drop it down until you get a better slot between mainsail and kite. Also having it in the middle when going downwind in chop and alot of wind seems to help lift the bow a bit and decreases the chances of nosedives and general fill your pants moments.

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 08 at 9:22pm
	no i cant make rutland this yer i hope to do some of the opens next year fitting round the vareo first. we have an open at our club (broadstairs) every year for the fours so a good choice in buying one. we just cant seem to beat the 2000s on handicap just not quite getting far enought in front of them.thats why the swinging pole question which is quicker cause i still have not worked it out yet ! andy
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

ratface Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Apr 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 686	Post Options Post Reply Quote ratface Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 08 at 9:03pm
	sailing my friends 4000 we go by, if crew can wire downwind with boat planing or just planing then we centre the pole, if he cant wire or the boat wont plane then we pull the pole to windward sitting on the sides you coming to the inlands at rutland this weekend?
	BLYM Hertfordshire Sailing team Uk-Cherub 2644 Laser 4000 -4089

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 08 at 8:57pm
	right in my 4000 i have a swinging pole the problem is when do you swing and when dont you.its on the sea with up to three knots of tide some days mostly 1.5 to 2 knots to go across or against. the problem is i just cant work out when to swing or not so any ideas please. andy
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo