Icon Class Association

Originally posted by winging it Unfortunately there are no such events at Hunts in the near future.

In the calendar of this very website is listed an open for Hunts on the 3rd & 4th of may.

Originally posted by rodney Just to put the record straight, Charlie Cumbley (North Sails OD) personally changed the battens on the two Icons at our Hayling Island premises in January 2013. They were changed to a revised specification as agreed between North Sails and Cirrus Boats. We ensured that all Icon rigs either supplied by Devoti or Suntouched direct were updated accordingly. We will, happily, help with the popping issue when we do the D-Zero test day at Hunts on 24th May. It does seem strange as I have not had an issue with this when sailing the Icon, even in very light winds.

Battens - if they are not 'switching' over best to check - physically checking again if needed.  If they are not going across easily and without fuss then something is not right.  I'll check the specification references so you can check the battens stiffness directly yourself - it will be marked on each one.  I've asked Charlie C. this afternoon for confirmation and 'numbers'.

We have never had a problem at Cirrus even with the earliest North production sails - the specification has not been changed by anyone, least of all us,  but a few slightly varied sets apparently got out there and a batten problem was reported to us and North.  

In the short term it might also be worth saying that Icon regulars run the rig with a bit  more kicker than you might expect.  The luff is cut for this and the sail can appear relatively flat - don't just wind it on now but do try adjusting kicker to see if this makes a useful difference.   I'm sure Devoti experience will confirm this point as well now.

Mike L.

 

Hmm, well thanks, but I think that I'm going to take Rodney's word that they are the right ones rather than hobbling over on my crutches to check.  

Please don't Paul.  If Rodney says they are the tight battens then I am sure  they are.  If Charlie has set them up then they should Aldo be still the right tension and I would rather they stayed that way!