Help and advice on Fireflys please
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Topic: Help and advice on Fireflys please
Posted By: Racing Ron
Subject: Help and advice on Fireflys please
Date Posted: 12 Oct 04 at 3:20pm
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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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Posted By: redback
Date 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 |
Posted By: Racing Ron
Date Posted: 12 Oct 04 at 11:33pm
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Cheers dude,feeling really optimistic now. How hard to capsize? Tips on handling? |
Posted By: bigwavedave
Date Posted: 13 Oct 04 at 4:57pm
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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. ------------- 
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