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    Posted: 07 May 13 at 9:44am
Well what can I say, had my first taste of one yesterday. What an awesome bit of kit and what fun to sail.

I have been promised another go when there is a bit more wind (it was patchy at best yesterday).

So for our resident RS300 officianados......

What is the best way to tack? I found the extension a bit on the long side for going past the falls so ended up taking it out, the back. Is this the accepted method (gybing didn't present the same issue)?

Getting the sail to set was interesting, there always seems to be a big crease coming from the clew. The guy who owns it say they all have that to a greater or lesser extent, is that true?

Finally, how much should you sheet in going upwind, do they work best with the boom over the rear quarter or so you need to come in a bit more than that (given the amount of flare on the hull for the 'wings')?
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Originally posted by jeffers

Well what can I say, had my first taste of one yesterday. What an awesome bit of kit and what fun to sail.

I have been promised another go when there is a bit more wind (it was patchy at best yesterday).

So for our resident RS300 officianados......

What is the best way to tack? I found the extension a bit on the long side for going past the falls so ended up taking it out, the back. Is this the accepted method (gybing didn't present the same issue)?

Round the back for tack and gybe.

Getting the sail to set was interesting, there always seems to be a big crease coming from the clew. The guy who owns it say they all have that to a greater or lesser extent, is that true?

Pretty much, yes.  Mast bend takes out lots of curve resulting in the crease.

Finally, how much should you sheet in going upwind, do they work best with the boom over the rear quarter or so you need to come in a bit more than that (given the amount of flare on the hull for the 'wings')?

Rule of thumb - over the 1/4.

Welcome to the enlightened club!  The 300 always puts a smile on my face.
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good fun aren't they!  FWIW... I never had enough kicker on, or so I was told anyway.
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I came off the water grinning from ear to ear......

Now if only I had the funds......and the time.....and the fitness......
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Surprised that Sargesail didn't advise you on his favourite topic, the 300 kicker!, pull on loads of it then when you think the mast is about to snap, a bit more!!  Smile
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Originally posted by Telltale

Surprised that Sargesail didn't advise you on his favourite topic, the 300 kicker!, pull on loads of it then when you think the mast is about to snap, a bit more!!  Smile

I tried that....but as it wasn't my boat I didn't want to break it  Wink
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Originally posted by jeffers

Originally posted by Telltale

Surprised that Sargesail didn't advise you on his favourite topic, the 300 kicker!, pull on loads of it then when you think the mast is about to snap, a bit more!!  Smile

I tried that....but as it wasn't my boat I didn't want to break it  Wink

That seems the trick in lots of singlehanders from Lasers and Toppers, though higher performance 600 and Musto's as well.
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yep- I'm using a lot less with a traveller on the Solo.    

I reckon the D-One would be an interesting boat from a klcker vs traveller perspective.... 
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Try it on the sea in waves all i can say is WOW i really enjoyed both the ones i have had in the past now only is my Knees would improve i could go sailing again.
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Yes, tiller extension round the back when tacking. I tend to have the main hard in until overpowered and then progressively ease it over the quarter.
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