Help and advice on Fireflys please

   Hiya,
Doing some team racing on a Firefly tomorrow but know absolutely nothing about:
a)Fireflys
b)Team racing
Any advice on how to sail them (technically as well as optimum angles for vmg's etc.). Are they farily tippy (i.e. will I need a wetsuit or will foulies and boots suffice?)
Tips on team racing?
I spend most of my time racing yachts and sports boats (have been doing it proffesionally for a while) so understand the mechanics and sailing and the rules etc. but am hoping not to embarrass myself too much tomorrow.
Thanks in advance.

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Racing Ron Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Post Options Post Reply Quote Racing Ron Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Help and advice on Fireflys please Posted: 12 Oct 04 at 3:20pm
	Hiya, Doing some team racing on a Firefly tomorrow but know absolutely nothing about: a)Fireflys b)Team racing Any advice on how to sail them (technically as well as optimum angles for vmg's etc.). Are they farily tippy (i.e. will I need a wetsuit or will foulies and boots suffice?) Tips on team racing? I spend most of my time racing yachts and sports boats (have been doing it proffesionally for a while) so understand the mechanics and sailing and the rules etc. but am hoping not to embarrass myself too much tomorrow. Thanks in advance.

redback Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502	Post Options Post Reply Quote redback Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 04 at 6:22pm
	You need to be able to tack, gybe, stop and accelerate from a standstill, on demand and in quick succession. A wetsuit might be a good idea since the boat practically sinks if you capsize. Have a look at the scoring system - you won't win if you cross the finish first and leave your mates in the last 2 positions. If you're against a team who have done it before you don't stand a chance

Racing Ron Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Post Options Post Reply Quote Racing Ron Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 04 at 11:33pm
	Cheers dude,feeling really optimistic now. How hard to capsize? Tips on handling?

bigwavedave Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jun 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 944	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigwavedave Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Oct 04 at 4:57pm
	Real easy to capsize if you over do the roll tacking. When its full of water sit right back to get the nose up. It has been a few years since I have sailed in a Firefly but back then our bailer was a two gallon bucket! Then again maybe the new Rondar boats handle a bit better.