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Why is beam reach (or near to it) the fastest point of sail?
Apr 3, 2012 · If you sail upwind, you actually create more wind to work with (increased apparent wind), because you compound the wind as you begin to move into it. Well, again, from a boat centered …
Sail Cleaning - SailNet Community
Dec 4, 2012 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!
How to determine Genoa Size - SailNet Community
Sep 16, 2010 · The rating is how the sail's LP compares to the boat's J measurement. The J is the horizontal distance from the forestay tang to the face of the mast.. on your boat probably around 12 …
Where to sail in central Virginia? - SailNet Community
Apr 27, 2010 · So here I am in Richmond, VA (actually a few miles west, in far western Henrico County), and I'm doing a little Googling for places to sail a small boat (say, a 15 to 19-foot open …
Cruising Under Sail - SailNet Community
May 19, 2025 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!
Differences, advantages, disadvantages of sail configurations ...
Jun 29, 2011 · I'm new to sailboats and I am in search for some kind of reference to the advantages and disadvantages of the different kinds of sailboats out there. Specifically, the sails themselves. Sloop, …
Wyoming Sailing... what in the heck? | SailNet Community
Jul 16, 2008 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!
Boats that sail well under main OR jib/genoa - SailNet Community
Jul 27, 2023 · I routinely sail under jib alone, usually with a 135%, but I have also sailed in higher winds with a small jib alone, which also worked fine. Most boats wont sail well to windward with main alone, …
sailing with jib only - SailNet Community
Mar 27, 2008 · The boat will sail more effecienly with main/jib if you can reef the main, but sometimes doing what is convenient and easy is OK. Many one-designs such as the Rhodes19 don't have …