your own, or one you found.
Some of my own
- Sister-in-law in town for a visit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP2W9ay5caA
- My son - early outing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36an3hUI3AA
- My son - helm, mainsheet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyxUgqWfuwY
- Sunset - after work - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5noFYT453k
- Today, with a friend - 15 minutes of pure joy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqdiXwl57hI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcYdEYkw-NQ&t=3s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgu3DM2ruyI&t=35s
MN3
MN3 wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgu3DM2ruyI&t=35s
It looks like you've got the main sheet cleated more than its not. Is that correct? I've been keeping in uncleated in the event of an unexpected puff so I can quickly depower. The downside is I am likely never sheeted in as far as I should be ...
dartsailors wrote:
It looks like you've got the main sheet cleated more than its not. Is that correct?
you are correct:
that was pretty med air, and as long as no one is "above you" (like when zack was just above me in the video), if you get hit with a gust you can usually steer upwind for a second and negate the power of the gust/ reduce heeling (opposite when going downwind - you need to steer downwind to reduce power)
the real issue is when you are on a reach and don't know which way to steer off the power in a gust
when i am in real wind, i don't cleat nearly as often
but cleating is a good way to preserve strength if sailing for all day
you can adjust (well, i can ...) the sheeting angle of the main blocks so it's just right ... easy to cleat easy to uncleat - problem with that is ... sheeting angles can be very different on and off the wire
Edited by MN3 on Aug 06, 2018 - 02:37 PM.
MN3
Cleat? What cleat!? Boom-mounted ratchet and "gardening gloves"! 🙂
MN3 wrote: you can adjust (well, i can ...) the sheeting angle of the main blocks so it's just right ... easy to cleat easy to uncleat - problem with that is ... sheeting angles can be very different on and off the wireEdited by MN3 on Aug 06, 2018 - 02:37 PM.
I can adjust mine as well, but I think they are set at the highest angle for use while on the trapeze. I've left them there because that angle requires me to lift up to cleat, avoiding the main sheet getting cleated unexpectedly.
dartsailors wrote: [quote=MN3]you can adjust (well, i can ...) the sheeting angle of the main blocks so it's just right ... easy to cleat easy to uncleat - problem with that is ... sheeting angles can be very different on and off the wireEdited by MN3 on Aug 06, 2018 - 02:37 PM.
I can adjust mine as well, but I think they are set at the highest angle for use while on the trapeze. I've left them there because that angle requires me to lift up to cleat, avoiding the main sheet getting cleatted unexpectedly.
hmmmm.
typically being on the wire results in a lower sheeting angle (as you should be sitting about deck level vs sitting on it, and your hand/arm 1' above the deck | give or take)
If you are comfortable un-cleatted, and since you don't have an enormous sail to hold... it's not a big deal at all
I think it is certainly much better to err in the side of safety (harder to cleat, easier to uncleat)
MN3
Solo windy choppy
max boat speed 18.6knots
https://youtu.be/LeEN77NJdfE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WPloNtZVa8&t=115s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW7fLtDQoNk&t=2s
Nacra 5.5SL
MN3 wrote: [quote=davefarmer] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMqZcwbk9W8
interesting tiller
Curious - what's interesting/different about it?...
Are you referring to the tiller arrangement on the ARC? I like the system a lot, don't have to pass the hiking stick behind the mainsheet when tacking/jibing. And the pull is from 2' ahead of the rear beam. This allows the skipper to be located fwd of the crew, who is running the traveler to control the power of the main, and positioning him just ahead of the rear beam maximizes his pulling power(it's a brutal job when fully powered up). This maintains sail shape when depowering, and quite precise adjustments can be made quickly. Carefully controlling power with the traveler allows the skipper to maintain a straight course, keeping the windward hull just clear of the surface.
For those who didn't notice it in the video, an arm pivoting off the underside of the rear beam, controls the rudders via pushrods to the rudder heads, which allows the hiking stick to work from a position about 2' forward of the rear beam, better leverage, and easier to flip the stick to the opposite side of the boat when tacking.
Edited by davefarmer on Aug 08, 2018 - 03:49 PM.
yes i was talking about the tiller arrangement
would it be possible on a 18' or 20' cat? (i couldn't clearly see the whole system)
does it gain or lose or change any control on the rudders?
change - i.e. need more or less exaggerated movement to achieve the same turning radius, or other
MN3
Andinista wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pelqd5CKUgI&app=desktop
great vids (and music)
i love the top down angle - no fisheye lens (curved lens) - you can really see the twist of the sail
MN3
Nacra 5.7 on Squam Lake, NH videos:
https://vimeo.com/230706720
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=168&v=mxbdUDMctjc
Eric
Nacra 5.0
Trac 16
davefarmer wrote: Are you referring to the tiller arrangement on the ARC? I like the system a lot, don't have to pass the hiking stick behind the mainsheet when tacking/jibing. And the pull is from 2' ahead of the rear beam. This allows the skipper to be located fwd of the crew, who is running the traveler to control the power of the main, and positioning him just ahead of the rear beam maximizes his pulling power(it's a brutal job when fully powered up). This maintains sail shape when depowering, and quite precise adjustments can be made quickly. Carefully controlling power with the traveler allows the skipper to maintain a straight course, keeping the windward hull just clear of the surface.
For those who didn't notice it in the video, an arm pivoting off the underside of the rear beam, controls the rudders via pushrods to the rudder heads, which allows the hiking stick to work from a position about 2' forward of the rear beam, better leverage, and easier to flip the stick to the opposite side of the boat when tacking.Edited by davefarmer on Aug 08, 2018 - 03:49 PM.
I'm with Andrew that it's very interesting. I find that when I have the tiller extended, even if I move it far enough out to clear the sail, I hit the bottom batten.
SquamCat wrote: Nacra 5.7 on Squam Lake, NH videos:
https://vimeo.com/230706720
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=168&v=mxbdUDMctjc
I see that you’re not limited to liquid water ...
This is pretty cool sailing too!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ivCDFK74HzA
Can't let this thread fall off the homepage listing 😉 -- so took to water yesterday, with my trusted 8yo helm...
MN3 wrote: yes i was talking about the tiller arrangement
would it be possible on a 18' or 20' cat? (i couldn't clearly see the whole system)does it gain or lose or change any control on the rudders?
change - i.e. need more or less exaggerated movement to achieve the same turning radius, or other
I think this system would work for any sized cat, and I can't perceive any difference in feel or control from the standard crossbar/tiller extension system. A simple bracket needs to be fabricated to attach to the underside of the rear beam, to provide a horizontal, flat surface for the steering arm to attach to. I had a steering arm constructed by a sheet metal guy, that just involved cutting it to shape, and doing a couple of simple bends. Control rods from the steering arm to the rudder heads/casings are aluminum tubing with Heim joints from McMaster Carr. A provision needs to be made at the top of the casing to accept a vertical bolt for the Heim joint attachment, mine had a plate welded on. If you want to pursue this, I can provide detailed photos. I was planning to make this mod for the SC20 project boat I have.
Dave
Here's the F16 Stealth on Flathead.
on. If you want to pursue this, I can provide detailed photos.
I would love to see more detailed images if it's not too big a pita
thanks Dave
MN3
Introduce to you guys our sailing venue Cabo Frio - RJ
https://youtu.be/q1Kh5XOVy5U
Edited by onekiwi on Aug 30, 2018 - 12:13 PM.
I've been hooked on the joyrider TV youtube channel. Great instructional videos for a range of boats and the filming is some of the best I've ever seen. They set up 2 or 3 cameras on the boat so you can see exactly what they're talking about instead of just the one on the bridle you usually see.
Cool video -- new technique to have a "chase" camera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIgtFzjie6o
Discussion and longer vid at http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?/topic/185692-whisper-foiling-catamaran-sailors/&do=findComment&comment=6348362
Also, a tiger-striped foiling cat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSifr6loIJs
Winter sailing ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pPKTYy64qY
And here's a very different edit of that same outing -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zsLAPxnJjU