I am looking for suggestions on why my traveler blocks do not go corner to corner as well on my boat as compared to other boats. I use a carbon fiber tiller and have the traveler line as tight as possible while still allowing the blocks to clear the tiller.
Sometimes I borrow a club boat when I don't want to bring my own and I don't have the same issue with the club boats (using my same tiller). My line is in good shape and does not stretch. My blocks are new and glide smoothly. Today I caught myself with too much vang on several times in an effort to pull the sail further out in light to moderate air. But as I compared my settings to other boats around me in today's races my traveler is consistently further toward the center. I even measured 2 of my competitors after the race and their traveler tension was similar to mine. My only thought at this point is that I am wondering if stiffness of the traveler line makes a difference. Any other thought?
Sometimes I borrow a club boat when I don't want to bring my own and I don't have the same issue with the club boats (using my same tiller). My line is in good shape and does not stretch. My blocks are new and glide smoothly. Today I caught myself with too much vang on several times in an effort to pull the sail further out in light to moderate air. But as I compared my settings to other boats around me in today's races my traveler is consistently further toward the center. I even measured 2 of my competitors after the race and their traveler tension was similar to mine. My only thought at this point is that I am wondering if stiffness of the traveler line makes a difference. Any other thought?