Along with all the good information above-you shouldn't just set shroud tension to base and leave it. We re-tune between every race (unless conditions are exceptionally stable)more or less following the North tuning guide you can find elsewhere on this website. And to re-emphasize what was said above-the position of your mast step and partners is critically important in order to have all the other rig tune information work properly. Bear in mind that just 1/2" of fore/aft adjustment at the mast step will move the rig forward/aft over 4" at the forestay attachment point. This will make a huge difference in all your settings. You want to set the loose rig up with the maximum rake permitted by class rules-the boat is power hungry with very light helm feel in lighter air-getting the rig back will help point, and give you a much better feel on the helm.
Last edited by Steve Buzbee; 05/08/15 03:11 PM.
