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The helmsman and the points of sail

18 de septiembre de 2024 · 14 min · 6K vistas

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Sailors must distinguish between two primary modes of sail trim and steering based on whether a destination lies within or outside the boat's no-go zone.0:28 When sailing to a destination inside the no-go zone, the boat must beat to windward, and the sails remain set for optimal close-hauled performance.2:45 In this scenario, the helmsperson holds sole responsibility for maximizing Velocity Made Good (VMG) by adjusting the heading.3:10 If the windward telltales flutter, the helmsperson must bear away; if the leeward telltales stall, the helmsperson must luff up until both sets of telltales fly parallel.9:09 Conversely, when a destination lies outside the no-go zone, the helmsperson maintains a direct course, and the crew adjusts the sails using the sheets to optimize speed.8:52 In this mode, the sheets become the primary variable for sail trim rather than the heading.8:40 Maintaining awareness of the boat's position relative to the no-go zone and the wind angle prevents common steering and trimming errors.12:59

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