NOTES -More skipper to leeward in big wind downwind. Must be able to transition to this -not a ton of consistent sailing -more mainsheet ease in very big puffs -too many angles downwind. The wind shifts downwind too… be willing to gybe, wing on /puff more, but do NOT over-stand the leeward gate or finish. […]
Read more "Race Day Results 5-2-2017"Today we will have a scored Race Day. Courses will be: a. Trapezoid /WL. The leeward gate will be the finish line. b. W4 with an offset and leeward gate. Purpose of today is to a. work on fleet racing tactics and starting for our Mallory team, and b. to evaluate teams for this weekend’s […]
Read more "Practice 5-2-2017"Normal practice today. We will determine what we do when we get down there. OUT FJ Bayless Connor McNeil Caroline Smith Christiaan FJ Houck Stephanie Morgan Aidan Granitto Charlie FJ Bayless Caroline Reilly Blair FJ Bruce Jordan Riefkohl Andrea FJ Fagan Mariner Taczak Sophie FJ Bruce Sam White Camille 420 Hawkins Maddie Adam Marcus 420 […]
Read more "Practice 5-1-2017"These boats are arguably lighter, and definitely a little more snappy than the Zim FJs The booms are raised a little, I have not noticed any difference that pertains to boom-height/sail size going from them to “normal” FJs. Nor have I heard of anyone else mentioning any difference The mains are kind of old, the […]
Read more "MIT Gouge Files from Stephen Duncan: Turbo FJ"Key Takeaways and Points Crews drive the boat with their weight The rudders are tiny, the centerboards deep, so if they boat is not flat, the skipper cannot steer The boat powers up very easily, so weight on the rail early is crucial Tension is very loose, more so upwind than wing-on Tacks scoop water […]
Read more "MIT Gouge Files from Stephen Duncan: Firefly"Wind Northerly and North-Westerly Incredibly shifty, where the Charles got its reputation Very streaky and puffy, wind sheers and catspaws Sail the lift, whatever you are in, sail that shift Maximize what you have, while you have it The wind will always go back, be patient, and don’t tack into a header The tall buildings […]
Read more "MIT Gouge Files from Stephen Duncan: Venue"Today: Learn to Start in an FJ. -work on FJ starts, and holding spots when going slow. In the TR starts I noticed a lot of sideways motion, people late to the line, and generally not great FJ starting. Focus today on setting up, holding your spot, understanding the FJ boat characteristics and their important differences […]
Read more "Practice Friday 4-28-2017"Today 1. If FJ’s red and black get out quickly, we will run a team race or two. Don’t wait to launch. Go ahead and get out there. 2. Downwind positioning to finish day. Sail-Number-Order (SNO). Think about how you will defend your position, and/or improve it, using positioning, legal and superior boat handling, and […]
Read more "Practice Thursday 4-27-2017"
Severn School Sailing Team 