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RobbieP94
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Topic: downwind in a laser Posted: 04 May 11 at 9:02pm |
as i have had tuition for many different coaches i have heard contradictory techniques for sailing downwind
the one i heard most recently was to let the kicker right off and sheet in a bit to create a twist in the top section of the sail however i once got told off for not sheeting right out i don't know which is best any advice and clarification would be really helpful |
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Laser GXD 184358
I14 1395 (crew) RS200 352 (crew) Coribee Keelboat (helm) |
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rich96
Really should get out more Joined: 20 Jan 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 596 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 11 at 9:34pm |
Best advice would be to but Paul Goodisons Laser book. Probably different set ups in different conditions..
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Hughph
Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 Oct 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 324 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 11 at 10:44pm |
Both do work though you will find some will prefer one to the other as it will suit there sailing style better. Personally I prefer kicker right off and sheet in to create twist as it lets me sail a little more aggressively downwind...
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RobbieP94
Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 47 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 11 at 7:53am |
yeah thanks Huhph thats that the sailing style i use and thanks for clearing it up for me
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Laser GXD 184358
I14 1395 (crew) RS200 352 (crew) Coribee Keelboat (helm) |
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