these are the same conditions we had in early jan around kauwau, we either tucked in at a bay to let it pass or reefed our sails as at least half of our 90nm was downwind. he runs upwind were straight and fun as tho. perfect advice. we shud hang/sail some time
Your NS 38 is magnificent. Thanks for sharing some good crew work too. Noticed something I'm curious about between 7:25 - 7:35 while running with the poled-out headsail - wondering what the second, outer red coloured sheet to the end of the whisker pole is? Pardon my ignorance - trailer yachtie here so our rigs are slightly less complicated ! Cheers, Gavin
Hi Gavin. Outboard sheets are used when on a broad reach or downwind for two reasons: 1. They give better exit angle to the headsail, and 2. They run from a block on the gunwale outside the lifelines. The standard Genoa sheet would be pressing down on the top lifeline - not good for the lifeline nor chafe on the sheet.
@@bottomline4284 Thanks for the prompt response - that makes sense - bigger yachts have a few differences to 25 footers. No need for outboard sheets on our little boats.
Hi Stephen. For sustained sailing in strong winds I’d normally use the staysail. I’m always wary of “a part furled” genoa” in strong winds long term. Inefficient sail shape on the wind and if the furling line breaks or slips, you are left with a handful. On this occasion I had not rigged to soft stay for the staysail so opted for main only. It is quite a manageable sail plan on the Northshore 38. A third reef is available if the winds go even higher.
The NS38 is a fractional rig with swept spreaders and stays. We tend to only use the backstay when sailing hard on the wind to bend the mast top aft and put some extra tension on the forestay.
@ ok never had a fractional rig, but on my Bermudan sloops I believe the loads on the caps and lowers are kept under control with moderate backstay tension in marginal conditions. Thanks for the insight 👌
Well I commend their strength and ability, but this wasn't really reefing on the run. Heading up into the wind is naturally the thing you'd rather do, but if the seas are too large heading into the wind may be unwise. Then what do you do?
Fair point. Getting the sail down full of wind would be very difficult. Reinforces intent of video that it’s always best to reef early while you can. Coming up just enough to spill the wind rather than directly into wind and waves also helps. I’ve read some articles about low-friction track systems such as Tides Marine that purportedly enable this to be done. A future investment perhaps. Ultimately if I was expecting large seas and constant wind over 30kts I’d consider getting the main down early and just using the staysail. Thanks for the comment.
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Very nice demo - Thanks!
these are the same conditions we had in early jan around kauwau, we either tucked in at a bay to let it pass or reefed our sails as at least half of our 90nm was downwind. he runs upwind were straight and fun as tho. perfect advice. we shud hang/sail some time
Great Demo thank you
Your NS 38 is magnificent. Thanks for sharing some good crew work too. Noticed something I'm curious about between 7:25 - 7:35 while running with the poled-out headsail - wondering what the second, outer red coloured sheet to the end of the whisker pole is? Pardon my ignorance - trailer yachtie here so our rigs are slightly less complicated ! Cheers, Gavin
Hi Gavin. Outboard sheets are used when on a broad reach or downwind for two reasons: 1. They give better exit angle to the headsail, and 2. They run from a block on the gunwale outside the lifelines. The standard Genoa sheet would be pressing down on the top lifeline - not good for the lifeline nor chafe on the sheet.
@@bottomline4284 Thanks for the prompt response - that makes sense - bigger yachts have a few differences to 25 footers. No need for outboard sheets on our little boats.
Why not just a little bit of genoa out only and No main up for downwind? Did you have main up for better balance?
Hi Stephen. For sustained sailing in strong winds I’d normally use the staysail. I’m always wary of “a part furled” genoa” in strong winds long term. Inefficient sail shape on the wind and if the furling line breaks or slips, you are left with a handful.
On this occasion I had not rigged to soft stay for the staysail so opted for main only. It is quite a manageable sail plan on the Northshore 38. A third reef is available if the winds go even higher.
Thanks mate. Your Northshore is well set up with lines back to the cockpit. Still a quick boat too
Nice vid thanks. Just one question - why so little backstay when there is so much wind loading up the caps and lowers?
The NS38 is a fractional rig with swept spreaders and stays. We tend to only use the backstay when sailing hard on the wind to bend the mast top aft and put some extra tension on the forestay.
@ ok never had a fractional rig, but on my Bermudan sloops I believe the loads on the caps and lowers are kept under control with moderate backstay tension in marginal conditions. Thanks for the insight 👌
Well I commend their strength and ability, but this wasn't really reefing on the run. Heading up into the wind is naturally the thing you'd rather do, but if the seas are too large heading into the wind may be unwise. Then what do you do?
Fair point. Getting the sail down full of wind would be very difficult. Reinforces intent of video that it’s always best to reef early while you can. Coming up just enough to spill the wind rather than directly into wind and waves also helps. I’ve read some articles about low-friction track systems such as Tides Marine that purportedly enable this to be done. A future investment perhaps. Ultimately if I was expecting large seas and constant wind over 30kts I’d consider getting the main down early and just using the staysail. Thanks for the comment.
I clicked of as soon as I realised this was an AI narration.
Ok. Better than my dulcet tones I’d have thought but always open to feedback - thanks!