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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-06-2014, 21:53
Replies: 37
Views: 11,308
Posted By mr-canada
Re: Blade Jib

Ive done a lot of research. Im new to sailing but not ignorant.

I was doing 11kts with a 2 kt current on the chart, COG by gps, current with me, i timed it. With the wind headsail only 150.
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-06-2014, 20:57
Replies: 37
Views: 11,308
Posted By mr-canada
Re: Blade Jib

Meh. Whatever. GPS doesnt lie, and i doubt my CYA sailing instructor or rigger would be full of it independently of eachother.

Im no troll and i havent got anything to prove.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-06-2014, 18:50
Replies: 37
Views: 11,308
Posted By mr-canada
Re: Blade Jib

I understand your skepticism, its legit.

The guy who maxed this thing out now rigs americas cup boats. Maybe he did something really special. It wasnt the seller who told me this, it was a...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-06-2014, 17:59
Replies: 37
Views: 11,308
Posted By mr-canada
Re: Blade Jib

Im not saying its proper sailing technique but it works.

The boat sails incredibly close to the wind. The wind vane was halfway between centre and the marker and the markers are 60 degrees...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-06-2014, 15:09
Replies: 37
Views: 11,308
Posted By mr-canada
Re: Blade Jib

I have a mylar blade (20%)

I never use it. Came with the boat guy who put on all the deck hardware was a hardcore racer, works rigging boats for americas cup now, did an amazing job on this boat,...
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