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SVN Solovelanet Global
We achieve this by tightening the outhaul, tightening
the mainsheet and vang and bringing the traveller up
a little. We also need to sheet in a little with headsail
to decrease the twist.
Tacking and jibing
In heavy sea conditions even basic maneuvers be-
comes challenging. During a tack wait for a smoo-
ther spot and start the turn at the moment that the
bow climbs the wave and keep the helm to lee to
allow the next wave push the bow on the new tack. If
the sea is extremely big you can't be able to tack so
the only way is consider to jibe.
Even jibing in strong wind becomes hard but as
usual you must turn the elements in your favour like
surfing down a wave could be great to reduce the
load on the sail and this makes easier the winch and
sheets handling.
Particular attention is to keep the boat under con
-
trol during the turn, especially easing the mainsheet
quick and safe once crossed the ceterline to avoid
that the boat rounds up coming out the jibe.
Storm sails
Storm jib and trysail. If you are sailing offshore
storm sails are mandatory and part of your safety
equipment.
Mainsail Reef to conditions
Windseeker 8 knots apparent
Yankee 1 16 knots apparent
Yankee 2 25 knots apparent
Yankee 3 34 knots apparent
Staysail 40 knots apparent
Asymm. Spinnaker 2.2oz 30 knots apparent
Asymm. Spinnaker 1.5oz 20 knots apparent
Asymm. Spinnaker 0.75oz 12 knots apparent
Storm jib Storm force winds
Trysail Storm force winds
Sail
Recommended
maximum wind
strenght
List and wind ranges for
sails on clipper 70
