RS 400 Help !

   Yes sailed and we beat our rivals in the morning but the wind dropped for the afternoon and they beat us.  Still it keeps their interest up, I suppose.  I'm off to the Medway now until Christmas - big wide open spaces and more wind - can't wait.

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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 Topic: RS 400 Help ! Posted: 01 Nov 04 at 2:03pm
	Yes sailed and we beat our rivals in the morning but the wind dropped for the afternoon and they beat us. Still it keeps their interest up, I suppose. I'm off to the Medway now until Christmas - big wide open spaces and more wind - can't wait.

headfry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Jul 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 359	Post Options Post Reply Quote headfry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 04 at 11:56am
	Morn'in Redback, Yes wing wang is released, seems that as soon as tension is off - the pole then jams! have done the lubrication bit too! trust you had a good weekend, did you sail?

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: 01 Nov 04 at 11:00am
	We seem to be havining spinnaker pole problems.....it won't come inboard properly- it sort of 'binds' when the tension is taken of the pole as spinnalker comes in ? help is this matter is also need please. Have tried wet and dry to 'smooth' the hole, it helped but not solved the problem. I assume your experienced helm is releasing the wing-wangs before you are pulling the spinnaker down? A bit of lubrication is a good idea around the hole and there is one block on the 400 which wears out before all the others - its right in the bow under the canvas so awkward to get to.

headfry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Jul 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 359	Post Options Post Reply Quote headfry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 04 at 9:32am
	Now I know what I need to be doing.... less sit up's and more drinking cheers!!

Phil eltringham Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: England/Hitchin Online Status: Offline Posts: 1105	Post Options Post Reply Quote Phil eltringham Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 04 at 2:09pm
	I've seen the RS fleeet drinking and although its not pretty I don't think they could keep up with a University team racing event.
	FLAT IS FAST! Shifts Happen

Sunshine Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 29 Jul 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sunshine Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 04 at 2:00pm
	I'll second that!

Caswell Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 24 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote Caswell Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 04 at 1:29pm
	The only help you ever need for the RS Fleet is drinking training! Train long and hard over the winter- you need to be part of the 'Drink the Bar Dry' team at every event...

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: 27 Oct 04 at 6:01pm
	I'm no expert but I'd say about 24 stone (153kg) for the 400, perhaps a bit more if you're not fit, and about 20 Stone (127kg) for the 200. I've hardly ever sailed a 200 but I'm reasonably experienced in the 400 and I can tell you fitness really pays because you sit it out up-wind and down due to the assymetric.

Harry44981! Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Aug 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 736	Post Options Post Reply Quote Harry44981! Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 04 at 12:44pm
	What are the optimum weights for rs400s and 200s Because im thinking of moving to a 200 after toppers

headfry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Jul 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 359	Post Options Post Reply Quote headfry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 04 at 11:39am
	No, we did not go over, helm is very skilled! I am a little short in height so centreboard reaching will be - oooooh, stacks of fun... Helm is tall and strong though We seem to be havining spinnaker pole problems.....it won't come inboard properly- it sort of 'binds' when the tension is taken of the pole as spinnalker comes in ? help is this matter is also need please. Have tried wet and dry to 'smooth' the hole, it helped but not solved the problem. Thanks, in anticipation....!!