Windmill Class Association

Thanks...

After reading this and re-reading it, it just clicked in my head. I get it now. I'll make some marks and do some playing around with it.

Thank you for the explanation

:: You certainly have the basic idea correct. With regard
:: to upwind tension, you have to realize that if you pull
:: the jib haliard "snug" then the tension will depend on
:: vang, mainsheet, traveler (which matter more depends on
:: overall system). So when I have my traveler lower and
:: tension the mainsheet, I bend the top of the mast aft,
:: thus increasing the tension on the jib luff.
::
:: The real good guys know what they are doing in this
:: balance. I just pull the jib up "the right amount" so
:: that the mast is vertical and then tension everything
:: else so it seems right (center the traveler and keep it
:: high with mainsheet tight unless u are overpowered). One
:: critical key is to MARK your jib haliard so that you can
:: reproduce the same setting (or know that you have made a
:: small change). I keep the luff tight to point the
:: boat...others may have a very small amount of "slack" to
:: produce a fulller sail for footing the boat.
::
:: You need to look at your mast and make sure it is
:: primarily vertical when there is a snug jib and normal
:: leach tension on the mainsail. Compare with others in
:: your fleet...come to a Nationals and look at all the
:: different arrangements...get someone to help you
:: establish a base from which you can make adjustments for
:: different wind conditions.
::
:: Allen
::
:: :: I have a question on the jib tension sheet...
:: ::
:: :: Loose downwind, tighten upwind is the rule of thumb I've
:: :: been using, which I hope is correct.
:: ::
:: :: But how tight should I be making it? I'm sure I can over
:: :: tighten it, but is there a rule of thumb on that, or
:: :: just get it partially snug, or should I just leave
:: :: enough alone?
:: ::
:: :: Thanks in advance.
:: ::
:: ::
:: :: Carter