Moth Nationals 22

Originally posted by Oli eventually someone will develop a pop up windscreen that smooths out the drag of the human component.

Well, it was not in the UK nats, but in the Manta, the removeable Aero fairing of the windward wing can be used to cover the helm legs upwind.. let's talk about marginal, marginal, marginal aero gains 

My feeling regarding kit right now is that still there is a pretty big difference in the horizontal foils, where, especially downwind, the biekers have a small edge over other boats. 

Other very interesting discussion is about the vertical foil lenght, where different design came up with very different results! My perception right now is that most people seem to go for short verticals... there was a lot of discussion about the longer vertical helping righting moment when heeled upwind, but I guess having stiffer foils and less inertia makes the boat much easier, hence faster.

there was a snapped mast on sunday on a green boat, about as far from the sailing centre as you could get of course. Poor guys was waiting for ages for help and only cos of Castle Cove committee signalling I think helped. 

[---]Wow - loads of great replies.

Bringing two points together - I totally agree with the observation of DNFs and how that MUST mean the boats are far more robust than say 5 or 10 years ago. There was rarely too many questions raised about crew skill factor, even in low rider days within the class.

I think the class needed this to really raise its game. I find it hard to argue that it's not the class the best sailors in the world aspire to race in... for actual fun.  And that's supposed to be what it's all about.

As for cost... well yep, it's not cheap, but there does seem to be a route in for aspiring people.


Edited by turnturtle - 14 Jun 22 at 8:02am

Originally posted by salmon80 I actually find the Moths a bit depressing. Sure they are cool to look at but the cost is eyewatering and the level of dedication required to get good beyond the regular guy or girl...

I actually find the Moths a bit depressing. Sure they are cool to look at but the cost is eyewatering and the level of dedication required to get good beyond the regular guy or girl...