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  1. gadangit

    E39 Close Reach 8.1 kts

    We had an interesting sail this weekend in the local Icicle Regatta. The first leg was a close reach with 22kts of apparent wind. We were heeled pretty far under 130% genoa and full main. The helm was quite heavy, but we managed to keep our course all the way to the mark. We averaged...
  2. S

    30-1 weather helm

    I bought my 30-1 last winter and it seems to have a lot of weather helm. The mast head was cocked a little forward so I move it back to just aft of center, but I am not sure that helped. I am wondering if it has something to do with the sail load between the amount of headsail vs the amount of...
  3. sjconnor

    Lee Helm on my Olson 34

    I was wondering if anyone might be able to advise a possible reason / solution to my pretty bad lee helm I've had since owning my Olson 34 even with a full main and 110 jib. One experienced friend has advised that I could alter the rudder - either reduce the size of the leading edge or...
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