CD22 Setting Star - First Place in Open Class

[s-dupuis]

Thought I'd share this great pic from one of the recent Sunday races.

Steve
s/v Setting Star

[tartansailor]

Steve,
A man after my own heart.
Very, Very Good! I like it.
You could move your port sheet block aft just a hair, and add tell tails to your leeches.
Please keep posting.
Dick

[s-dupuis]

Thanks for the kind words Dick.

If you look closely you can see the toe rail is wet and the Genoa is slightly reefed. It was a blustery day. The outhaul could be tightened some too to flatten the main. It's a small lake and race course so, fine adjustments can be difficult when single handed without an autopilot. But I have been whipping Catalina butt on a regular basis and that makes me VERY happy.

This is my first season with this boat so I am still learning the finer points. I am concerned about the amount of weather helm I'm experiencing. I thought it may be from excessive mast rake? Perhaps a few extra turns on the forestay turnbuckle would help.

Comments?

[Bob Qualls]

Steve,
Congratulations. I am pleased that Setting Star is continuing her winning ways. The CD22 , especially Setting Star, is one great boat. Hope you have much future success.

Bob Qualls
CD30 Albatross

[carldoc]

Try to release the traveler to reduce weather helm.

Nice looking boat, it is always nice to sail past a Catalina

[tartansailor]

If that is a 150 Genny and you still have weather helm, then there is too much rake in the mast. A closer look at your photo suggests that your boom is tilted down. I can not tell but is your boom centered over the centerline of the boat?
Try loosening the back stay 4 turns (thats a lot) and take up a corresponding amount on the for-stay. I like a neutral helm at 15 knots flying a 150.
Blustery conditions call for flatter sail set.
"Cedat Fortuna Peritas.
Dick