Weather helm is not the issue, it is the heavy helm that is the problem. I have a near nuetral helm going to weather, but broad reaching in even moderate swells is a two handed job. And I plan on modifying an "extra" rudder to maintain the class value
Originally posted by Dr. Sailtrim:
Ahh,
Rather than cut up your rudder, (which decreases the value of the boat) why not trim the sails to decrease weather helm. A J/30 with the right combination of sail trim, sail area and crew weight, does not have excessive weather helm and can be sailed flat in most (but not all) conditions.
Don't modify your rudder - trim the sails.
