Sail Trim with the Mainsheet and Traveler 103 10

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Toby Que - 7 years ago

I have a question,
Does the mast rotate with the boom when adjusting the mainsheet?

Captain John's Skipper Tips - 7 years ago

No, your mast stays fixed in place. The boom does not rotate unless you have a roller reefing type boom (more common on smaller sailboats).

pepersorte - 8 years ago

Wish you had said, backward or forward, instead of this windward stuff...

Raemond Coleman - 7 years ago

oh I hope this was a joke lol or you're in trouble sailor :D

mrmrlee - 9 years ago

In addition, when sailing close on the wind, bringing the traveler car to the windward side of the centerline allows the boat to be sailed closer to windward than without a traveler. This is by being able to have the boom on center rather than slightly to leeward as it would be when all the mainsheet tackle and line is taken into account.

Captain John's Skipper Tips - 9 years ago

+mrmrlee Yes, and it keeps the leech trimmed in light air. It's a good idea to check the uppermost batten after you make this setting. Keep it parallel to the boom or slightly opened to leeward. This will flatten the leech and help the super light air exit the leech without turbulence.

Tony DeVoe - 9 years ago

One thing you might want to add is to ease the main sheet as pressure builds to twist off the top of the main to depower as well.

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