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by Jay
Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
Topic: mainsail suggestions
Replies: 4
Views: 7802

Re: mainsail suggestions

We've had all of our sails cut by Bay Sails (main, #1, #2, #3) and chutes. They have a loft here is Sodus Point, NY, but I think they also have a loft in Ohio. Locally they're housed in Katlynn Marine.
Jay
by Jay
Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:05 pm
Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
Topic: Board Position
Replies: 3
Views: 5512

Re: Board Position

We've been bringing it all the way up downwind. Have messed with it a bit on reaches more this year than the first few seasons.
Need to spend some time and mark the line better so we have a more functional idea of where it's at.
Appreciate the input. Jay
by Jay
Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
Topic: Upwind Point
Replies: 3
Views: 5736

Re: Upwind Point

Pete,
Thanks very much. Last event of the year for us here this Saturday. We'll change things up a bit and see how we do.
Jay
by Jay
Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:28 pm
Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
Topic: Help with upwind round up and weather helm
Replies: 9
Views: 11914

Re: Help with upwind round up and weather helm

Hi all
We picked up #2 as well. Probably our best head sail. Good speed and point. Reduced the handling problems we were having with the #1. Fits in the wind range between the top end of the 1 and bottom end of the 3. Bay Sails.
Jay
by Jay
Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:33 am
Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
Topic: Board Position
Replies: 3
Views: 5512

Board Position

We're pretty new to the class, sailing out of Sodus Bay on Lake Ontario. Myself and two friends partnered in the boat. I come out of 8 Meter and R Class boats, they ran a J33 for 20 years. Have a keel that lifts is new to us! We're wondering how much some owners adjust their keel position during rac...
by Jay
Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:29 am
Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
Topic: Upwind Point
Replies: 3
Views: 5736

Upwind Point

We're pretty new to the class, sailing out of Sodus Bay on Lake Ontario. Normal conditions for us are 12-15 knots of breeze with some small chop. Most of the time we're in PHRF fleets. Our home fleet is a couple J24's, a Chaser 29, C&C 29, Soverel 27. Most of the time these boats are 5 to 7 degr...
by Jay
Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:07 pm
Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
Topic: Board down, when?
Replies: 2
Views: 6621

Re: Board down, when?

We're new the class and have the same type of question; when do you take it up and when do you let it down? I come from R Class and 8 Meter sailing and my partners from a J33. Also; how do you shift gears in light wind (under 5 kts)? She seems to stall in very light breeze and we can't seem to find ...
by Jay
Sun Mar 11, 2018 2:56 pm
Forum: Welcome -- ->>> Account Activation Procedure <<<-
Topic: new member
Replies: 2
Views: 8709

Re: new member

New member here too. Hull #100, now sailing out of Sodus Bay Yacht Club on Lake Ontario (Sodus Point, NY). We will be looking for other 7.9's on Lake Ontario and hope to meet other owners over the coming season.
Jay