A Class Qustions

   I think they are already using asymetric plates - but not sure.  But the hassle of dropping the current windward plate before you tack and then lifting the new one once you have tacked might remove any benefit.
I also think that the jib would just slow things down - kill pointing and move sail area out of the main.  Another problem is that the A class (along with most cats) has a rotation mast and so you cannot "just extend the boom".
Also I don't think that the class rules allow a jib - but again I am not sure.  The A class rig is a very efficient wing and moving the sail area out wount be good.

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Scooby_simon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 02 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2415	Post Options Post Reply Quote Scooby_simon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Dec 05 at 8:37pm
	I think they are already using asymetric plates - but not sure. But the hassle of dropping the current windward plate before you tack and then lifting the new one once you have tacked might remove any benefit. I also think that the jib would just slow things down - kill pointing and move sail area out of the main. Another problem is that the A class (along with most cats) has a rotation mast and so you cannot "just extend the boom". Also I don't think that the class rules allow a jib - but again I am not sure. The A class rig is a very efficient wing and moving the sail area out wount be good. Follow the links via the Y+Y clubs and classes to the A class web site.
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Chew my RS Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 790	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chew my RS Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Dec 05 at 8:19pm
	Hello Just been surfing the net and looking at A Class cats. They look fantastic! I've got a couple of questions, does any one know the answers? 1) Has anyone tried asymmetic daggerboards i.e. only curved on the inboard side? This would give more lift to windward, I think (at the expense of more drag). 2) Has anyone had one with a jib? I wondered whether extending the main boom forward of the mast (and sitting under the mast) and attaching a jib might be any good. (Like an AeroRig but with a rotating mast) Cheers