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Topic: Light Airs |
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neilgbj |
Posted: 01-Jul-09 19:42 |
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I am in the process of getting my sons (17/15) to start to sail the ISO (wind permitting) and today they took part in a schools regatta in a F2/3ish and really lost it on handicap (did ok on position in the fleet)to a Lark/Rs200 and Lasers...it was an inland venue, shifty conditions and basically a triangular course...not the best for an ISO I admit.In the lightish airs on the downwind leg they basically two sailed to the mark but the other boats were still quicker.We discussed using the kite and dropping it slightly to sail deeper but even this was not really successful. I have reached the end of my advice but any tips for the above conditions for two lightweights (20 stone ?)
Cheers
Neil (603) |
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paolomoncia |
Posted: 02-Jul-09 16:38 |
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My experience is mostly with a buzz, not an ISO, but...
dropping the kite slightly is good, it should be coupled with a good job of pointing a bit higher to get speed, then lower to go deep trying not to loose too much speed... taking advantage of every minor wave or "gust"... I find that standing while helming allows to feel better the slightest changes in boat speed.
My main comment, however, is that PY is a system which works well on AVERAGE. In light winds you need to be prepared to lose something to lasers and other boats that can really go dead downwind, even if you do everything at your best!
Cheers
Paolo |
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