Trevor Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Following a very light air day it occurred to me that a system to fully sheet out the main sail would be jolly useful but I wonder if the rules allow such a thing. Rule C.5.4 (c) States:- Except where achieved by mechanical systems, automated control of rig and/or sails and automated steering and/or navigation are prohibited. Would a shock cord system that kept the main sheet under tension be allowed I wonder? Cheers Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ewart Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I wouldn't think there is a problem with putting some elastic on the main but I expect to be shot down Mike Ewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Reynolds Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Tried it on a Marblehead, in very light airs it worked too efficiently and the boat would suddenly sail backwards when the elastic was stronger than the wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Oh well it was a good idea while it lasted. My ISIS goes from 10th in the fleet to 3rd in light airs so I can’t complain! Now perhaps if I oil the gooseneck ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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