Speed upwind

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   With my Hanse 315 I when I was sailing at 45 degrees true wind, I first got 4.0 knots typically with the standard self-tacking jib and fixed propeller.  Then I realized that if I sailed quicker, at 5.0 knots, I could also hold 45 degrees to the wind. (Still, I have much to learn.)

So, when sailing close to the wind, try not sailing too slow.

I'm now getting a folding propeller, a 140% D-cut genoa, and a mainsheet traveller in the cockpit.  

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Frode Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commander Joined: 18 December 2005 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Frode Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 October 2006 at 22:05
	With my Hanse 315 I when I was sailing at 45 degrees true wind, I first got 4.0 knots typically with the standard self-tacking jib and fixed propeller. Then I realized that if I sailed quicker, at 5.0 knots, I could also hold 45 degrees to the wind. (Still, I have much to learn.) So, when sailing close to the wind, try not sailing too slow. I'm now getting a folding propeller, a 140% D-cut genoa, and a mainsheet traveller in the cockpit.
	Frode, Stavanger/Norway Hanse 315 # 390

Scotch Mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 01 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote Scotch Mist Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 October 2006 at 13:09
	Hi Guys Just to say my 312 with deep fin,self tacker and folding prop,sails at 35-40 deg to appt wind at very competitive speed in all but light airs (need a genny or poss code 0). As per other posts though - to get the best performance you need to tweek. As a matter of interest at the end of 2 seasons I'm finding its the tweeking at the top end of the wind speed range which I'm finally getting the hang of. PS 11 knots plus in aprox 30-34 knots wind speed crossing Chichester Bar last Sun - broad reaching. WOA! (OK surfing helped)!
	Andrew



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