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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

26-08-2019, 16:19

Replies: 28

Light airs, short handed

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Posted By fxykty

Re: Light airs, short handed

Nor any code sails, gennakers, screechers and any other soft luff sails using endless line furling drums - none of these can be partially furled.

You can partially furl any sail if it’s on a...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

23-08-2019, 17:35

Replies: 28

Light airs, short handed

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Posted By fxykty

Re: Light airs, short handed

@bobnlesley good points regarding downwind in light air in open ocean. I’m not sure if that’s what the OP is asking about as it sounded like he’s relatively inexperienced and asking about day sailing...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

22-08-2019, 14:57

Replies: 28

Light airs, short handed

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Posted By fxykty

Re: Light airs, short handed

Light air needs more sail area. Since you can’t (easily or inexpensively) make your main larger you’re stuck with adjusting the size of your headsail. A very large overlapping genoa, 150-170% of the...

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