Charleston Model Yacht Club

DerSailingFastenFixen
In Charleston Air

by Erv Kaeser and others

Rig boat with deck level fore and aft.

Set Mast angle: 2 degree forward rake.

Set Backstay: Snug, not tight; loosen for light air.

Set Cunningham: Just remove wrinkles.

Set Main outhaul: 1.5" fullness.

Set Jib luff: just remove wrinkles.

Set Jib outhaul: 1.5" fullness.

Set Main sheet: Incline boat at approximate 35 degree sailing angle. Set main boom 1 ½" from center line. Set jib boom to point at shroud.

Set Vang to: View boat from 2 boat lengths astern with mast and backstay aligned.

a) see leeward side of main clew

b) see center batten pointing at you

c) see windward side of top batten

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