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redback
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Topic: RS 400 Help ! Posted: 26 Oct 04 at 11:09am |
Sounds good. I don't know if you capsized but must tell you its a long reach up for the centreboard when you do.
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headfry
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Post Options 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....!! |
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Harry44981!
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Post Options 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 |
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redback
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Post Options 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.
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Caswell
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Post Options 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...
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Sunshine
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 04 at 2:00pm |
I'll second that!
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Phil eltringham
Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: England/Hitchin Online Status: Offline Posts: 1105 |
Post Options 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.
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headfry
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Post Options 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!! |
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redback
Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502 |
Post Options 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. |
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headfry
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Post Options 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? |
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