I am a fairly new sailor and I've been dealing with a lot of light wind lately, and am wondering if what I am doing is correct and if there is anything else I can do to help performance.
This is what I am currently doing on my 2008 Getaway:
(1) Mast rake - using the standard Getaway setup, I am raking the mast slightly forward so the shroud wires are only two holes from the top, and the forestay pulls deep into the adjuster at the bridle. (2) Downhaul - I am only gently pulling the wrinkles out of the sail. (3) Main sheet - sheeted snug but not tight to maintain sail curve (4) Main clew - main block is attached through the furthest aft/leech clew hole (5) Jib - jib sheet is dual tensioned to create a bit of curve (after the leeward jib sheet is set, the lazy jib sheet is slightly tensioned).
Are these things even helpful/correct to increase light wind performance? Are there other suggestions to increase light wind performance?
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