Daggerboard/reaching

LarryE-old · Post by **LarryE-old** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:20 am

I have noticed that some 7.9's raise the board half way on a beam reach.
Would like feedback on this subject, when to raise and when not to.

Post by **Tim Bosma** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 12:10 pm

Except for from 150 degrees to 210 degrees apparent, the dagger board actually creates lift in excess of the drag. This is in winds above 8-10 kts. If the wind is lighter, or the crew needs the exercise, raising the board can be beneficial.

David E · Post by **David E** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:40 am

It would seem to me that with the board being raised on beam reach, significant leeway is likely. Broad reach would make sense though.

Am I off in my thinking?

hwpratt · Post by **hwpratt** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:15 am

The helm will tell you when there's too little centerboard -- you get lee helm!

Raise the CB until the helm is neutral...then drop it a little for reserve. It's a standard dinghy approach.

emouland · Post by **emouland** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:49 pm

Our policy on Rebel is board all the way up or all the way down. It tends bounce around in the box and makes nicks in the leading edge.