Nationals at Richmond Yacht ClubMay 20 - 22
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1Race 2Race 3Race 4Race 5Race 6Race 7
1Peaches184(4)3(7)4(11)4(15)1(16)1(17)2 (19)
2Motorcycle Irene181(1)2(3)3(6)3(9)5(14)3(17)3 (20)
3Under the Radar237(7)1(8)1(9)1(10)3(13)5(18)5 (23)
4Hot Sheet242(2)4(6)3(9)4(13)2(15)2(17)7 (24)
5Magic Bus303(3)5(8)5(13)6(19)6(25)4(29)1 (30)
6Bombora516(6)7(13)8(21)5(26)4(30)15(45)6 (51)
7Fired Up!5412(12)8(20)6(26)8(34)9(43)7(50)4 (54)
8Freaks on a Leash579(9)9(18)7(25)7(32)7(39)9(48)9 (57)
9Abigail Morgan628(8)11(19)10(29)9(38)10(48)6(54)8 (62)
10Dianne7510(10)10(20)9(29)DNS(45)12(57)8(65)10 (75)
11Artemis765(5)6(11)12(23)DNS(39)11(50)10(60)DNF (76)
12Public Enemy8012(12)12(24)11(35)10(45)8(53)14(67)11 (78)
13Tequila Mockingbird8811(11)14(25)14(39)11(50)14(64)11(75)13 (88)
14Current Affair8814(14)12(26)13(39)12(51)13(64)12(76)12 (88)
15Phoenix10715(15)RET(31)RET(47)DNS(63)15(78)13(91)DNF(107)
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Author: Brendan
Subject: Mainsail Flattener/Top Batten/Window?
Info: (16631 views) Posted: Thursday 7-8-10 07:32:55 AM
A flattener can be useful if you have the rigging for it available. I have no flattener currently and would like to have one back. However, the boats can be sailed fast without a flattener as well (saving the weight and complexity of the flattener system).

I have purchased dacron, kevlar, and carbon mains. Carbon is my preference, but many folks prefer dacron. As Jason mentions, carbon will keep its shape longer. Dacron is touted as more "forgiving" in wind & lumps, but I haven't found that feature to be that noticable.

Loose foot is best.

We've never used the window high in the main much. However, a window down low for seeing boats on opposite tacks (which I currently do not have) is a huge safety feature. Highly recommended.

I have a full top batten, which doesn't really hang up on the backstay if it is set up correctly (ie, correct tension, use soft batten in light air).

I've been buying Quantum sails. Lots of local sailmakers can provide a good sail and also good service. Having an ongoing relationship with a single sailmaker is beneficial.

--brendan
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