DerSailingFastenFixen

In Charleston air

by Erv Kaeser and others

 

Rig boat with deck level fore and aft.

   Set Mast angle : 2 degree forward rake.

    Set Backstay : Snug, not tight; loosen for light air.

    Set Cunningham : Just remove wrinkles.

    Set Main outhaul : 1.5” fullness .

    Set Jib luff : just remove wrinkles.

    Set Jib outhaul : 1.5” fullness.

    Set Main sheet : boom 1”-1.5” off C/L -sheet in & trim in

Incline boat at approximate 35 degree sailing angle.

View boat from 2 boat lengths astern with mast & backstay aligned.

   Set Vang to :

         a) see leeward side of main clew

             b) see center batten pointing at you

             c) see windward side of top batten

    Set Jib sheet to :

                 a) see jib clew reinforcement

                 b) see jib boom points to shroud.