https://www.uksailmakers.com/2016/03/05/2016-3-5-lesson-learned-how-to-trim-a-trysail/ Sail with Confidence! Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:13:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.uksailmakers.com/2016/03/05/2016-3-5-lesson-learned-how-to-trim-a-trysail/#comment-213 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:13:45 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=376#comment-213 Agree with G.W.
I’ve single-handed my Pilot 35 to Bermuda in 6 of the 1-2’s and frequently seen 30+. Only once or twice have I even had to use the 3rd reef.
BUT, getting the main off is hard time-consuming work on a calm day on the mooring. No way could I do it in conditions that would require thinking about a trysail or even a second reef.
I do have a separate trysail track…so it would be nice to think about doing it with the main secured to the boom. Might be too much chafe, though.
In my practice set-ups I use a single sheet. I figure I’ll pretty much be hove-to by that time, and I set up for the tack I want to be on (starboard for the rights, if conditions allow).

]]> https://www.uksailmakers.com/2016/03/05/2016-3-5-lesson-learned-how-to-trim-a-trysail/#comment-407 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:13:45 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=376#comment-407 Agree with G.W.
I’ve single-handed my Pilot 35 to Bermuda in 6 of the 1-2’s and frequently seen 30+. Only once or twice have I even had to use the 3rd reef.
BUT, getting the main off is hard time-consuming work on a calm day on the mooring. No way could I do it in conditions that would require thinking about a trysail or even a second reef.
I do have a separate trysail track…so it would be nice to think about doing it with the main secured to the boom. Might be too much chafe, though.
In my practice set-ups I use a single sheet. I figure I’ll pretty much be hove-to by that time, and I set up for the tack I want to be on (starboard for the rights, if conditions allow).

]]> https://www.uksailmakers.com/2016/03/05/2016-3-5-lesson-learned-how-to-trim-a-trysail/#comment-212 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:32:07 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=376#comment-212 interesting! useful tips and very clear photos on how to use it. …… best to Know, even it will never be the case to use them. 😉

]]> https://www.uksailmakers.com/2016/03/05/2016-3-5-lesson-learned-how-to-trim-a-trysail/#comment-211 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:54:05 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=376#comment-211 I would like to have seen this done with the main in place and the tri on a separate track.
I have talked to many riggers about doing this. I single hand a 34′ Pearson and love bid wind!

]]> https://www.uksailmakers.com/2016/03/05/2016-3-5-lesson-learned-how-to-trim-a-trysail/#comment-406 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:54:05 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=376#comment-406 I would like to have seen this done with the main in place and the tri on a separate track.
I have talked to many riggers about doing this. I single hand a 34′ Pearson and love bid wind!

]]> https://www.uksailmakers.com/2016/03/05/2016-3-5-lesson-learned-how-to-trim-a-trysail/#comment-210 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:57:26 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=376#comment-210 Why is the tack cut so short on a storm trysail?

]]> https://www.uksailmakers.com/2016/03/05/2016-3-5-lesson-learned-how-to-trim-a-trysail/#comment-405 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:57:26 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=376#comment-405 Why is the tack cut so short on a storm trysail?

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