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How to trim the genoa
When you tighten the genoa sheet:
- The sail's angle to the centreline decreases.
- The twist of the genoa usually decreases.
- The depth of the genoa decreases
In order to decide how much to haul in the
sheet you may use the distance between the spreader
and the sailcloth as a measure.
Some refer to a number of "fists", others to
taped reference stripes on the spreaders
(=crosstree).The best positions differ from
boat to boat but in optimum conditions, with
medium winds and smooth seas, you may on
many boats sheet your genoa in until it just
touches the spreader and thus be able to point
higher. If you want speed rather than the
ability to point high, you can ease the sheet
further away from the spreader. This will be
especially helpful in very light airs.
Find the best position to suit your boat
by employing trial and error. |
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