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tacking to windward with a klepper

Posted By: jim robertson
Date: Tuesday, 6 September 2005, at 9:34 a.m.

First of all I need advise on the best technique to "go about" when sailing into the wind with a Klepper Basic with S4 sail set. I normally sail single handed and up to force 4.
I have tried a small amount of rudder, a large amount of rudder, easing off to develop a bit of speed before I go about but nothing helps. The bow will not swing through the wind. I have to resort to a couple of paddle strokes to swing the bow. Any suggestions
Secondly does anyone have experiance of using leeboards with aerofoil crossection on a Klepper. The Dutch flat bottomed sailing boats use leeboards with various aerofoil profiles. Will this work on a klepper

Messages In This Thread

tacking to windward with a klepper
jim robertson -- Tuesday, 6 September 2005, at 9:34 a.m.

Re: tacking to windward with a klepper
Alex M -- Tuesday, 6 September 2005, at 4:01 p.m.

Re: tacking to windward with a klepper *LINK*
Rainer -- Wednesday, 7 September 2005, at 10:25 a.m.

Re: tacking to windward with a klepper
Malcolm Schweizer -- Wednesday, 7 September 2005, at 2:20 p.m.

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