Tasar is 30!

Hi guys,

5420, If you want to win at the NSSA you need to start practicing in a Tasar NOW as they are really tricky boats, a couple of top squaddies jumped into one at the Whitstable Nationals and really strugged to get decent results, and they were good sailors! If it howls you will trounce other boats particuarly at Bassenthwaite which is a gusty inland location for this years NSSA . If you are really serious about the NSSA and a competent sailor we might be able to sort a lone boat.

Light wind TASAR sailing is all about main sail twist, pull the traveller fully up to the wind ward side, boom just off centre line and light mainsheet tension such that the boom just rises above the horizontal. Mast rake should be at the most vertical of the tolerance range and rig tension soft such that the leeward shroud goes loose , looks odd but it works. Slack jib luff so wrinkles are appearing. With Dacron jib the jib car should be two clicks out and jib tension constantly adjusted as an over tight hooked leech kills speed. Jib slot and sheeting makes a huge differance. Iam still playing with Trannie settings for light wind and so can not comment yet.

The Crew and helm should be fully forward with the leward gunwale about 75mm above the Water line.

 The helm should tack in front of the main sheet and thwart, face backwards leave the main sheet alone and use the traveller ropes to tack as if you were sailing a transom sheeted boat,  place your feet either side of the thwart to control boat role. Due to the flat aft sections and low rocker the boat does not respond well to roll tacking , its more a case of gentle in and out and smooth actions.The "in front of Thwart"  tacking takes practice but when done correctly gives huge gains.Practice out of sight, cos you can get into all sorts of knots with your crew!!

The above is how to do it, however I hate light wind saiing, get bored and loose concentration, much better to go for a cold beer instead!!

Mike Blaze 720 is spot on, I know of a Tasar for £900 and another for £1500 that are bargins and capable of top performance. If you are seriously interested contact me via class web site.The boat runs with VERY low rig tension which means old boats remain sound, This in fact is a major challenge for the class because people were un willing to buy new boats. However we are now importing new boats from Bethwaite Australia at really low prices and we have just sold five boats. The boat may be bought in Kit form and various packages are available from Signal Locker at various prices.

Tasar-- a well kept secret.

Rod, Tasar 351