The referenced tuning article made me say hmmm. Nothing wrong with the description or ideas. In fact it sounds like how we used to set up. Then I notice it is reprinted from Sail August 1979! Nothing new under the sun eh? After switching brands last fall after many years refining our tune, we basically have started over--with assistance from our sailmakers. Generally looser on the shrouds, more mast pre-bend, tighter headstay, and much more adjustments depending on wind speed and sea state. Twenty-five years and still learning...
