rig tuning

I'm looking for some advice on rig tuning for an Ericson 36RH for racing on SF Bay for the coming Spring and Summer seasons. The rig is out of the boat right now, but will be going back in next week. I've seen some recommendations from Seth on rig tune (aft in mast step, forward at partners...

When we returned from a recent day sail in about 10 - 20knts yesterday I noticed that the starboard port (not the opening port but the fixed port) was shattered. It looks like the lead car may have hit it but that seems unlikely. A friend suggested that my rig may be too tight. Any advice on...