Greetings all, and thank you in advance for any help you may provide. I had my boat out this weekend for a Regatta. The first day was windy with 18 to 20 knots most of the day. The second day was a light 3 to 8. I have a new sail which I spent a few hours breaking in while reaching in 8 to 12 knots. While I was reaching, I was able to get both the windward and leeward tell tales to stream without difficulty. During the regatta, I was unable to get the windward tell tale to move. It was drooping for most of the day, regardless of where I was pointing. There are many reasons I am not fast, this is definately one of them. I realize that pinching is appropriate at times, but I could not get the windward tale to stream at all.
I am wondering if I need to move them toward the luff or the leech. Does anyone have an opinion on tell tale placement? I see them everywhere on sails, even amongst the top people, there is much variation....
Thanks in advance..
I am wondering if I need to move them toward the luff or the leech. Does anyone have an opinion on tell tale placement? I see them everywhere on sails, even amongst the top people, there is much variation....
Thanks in advance..