Unable To Tack On Main In Light Winds

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c130king
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Re: Unable To Tack On Main In Light Winds

Post by c130king »

CampCook wrote:
"I have found the auto-tack really only works when you are really close-hauled. If you are at like 60 degrees or so and hit auto-tack you will end up in irons.

Normally I just release the auto-pilot...tack or gybe as necessary...trim the sails...re-engage the auto-pilot. Most of my S1 use is to hold a heading.

Love the S1. Best mod ever. "
Thanks, Jim. I can't wait to get one on board. Come on tax refund
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Mine was funded by my 2008 Tax Refund which I received in 2009.

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Re: Unable To Tack On Main In Light Winds

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What's a tax refund?

:)

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Re: Unable To Tack On Main In Light Winds

Post by hoaglandr »

I appreciate this discussion!

Haven't been there and done that yet, but tips like these will hopefully shorten the learning curve. As always this site is a great source of information!

Russell
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