:: Based on our experience in the Pacific NW, we have
:: performed much better in medium to light airs with less
:: rake vs. more rake when using the No. 1. We slack off
:: the backstay to create forestay sag (ie. power) and
:: control luff sag with runners as the wind increases. The
:: main is full and powerful in these conditions. As the
:: wind increases we pull on backstay to flatten the top of
:: the main, create twist, and take over tensioning to the
:: forestay. The aft lowers are fully adjustable with block
:: and tackle and set to accomodate mast bend as the vang
:: is pulled on to help flatten the lower sections of the
:: main.
::
:: With more rake we were able to point better, but we had
:: much more helm. Acceleration was very slow and overall
:: speed was slow. Go for LESS rake in these situations -
:: this is very fast.