You presented the True vs. Apparent wind speed and angle concept first, then mentioned the fact that wind speed tends to be higher as you go up the mast. This is the opposite way I was taught and your choice to present the more complicated portion first "made the light turn on" better. Love your school. The sound quality issue with the captain's voice can be corrected by using the better Shure brand lapel mics or post processing with a 200Hz or so high pass filter to reduce the contribution from the chest. This is mainly a problem with men's vocal range. The Shure mics are the better way because the built-in high pass filter also reduces mechanical wind distortion in the diaphragm. The MVL model is a good example. If you use it in higher winds, purchase the optional Rycote Mini Windjammer "furry" wind screen.
Thanks! I'm new to sailing and the traveler was kind of puzzling me. I mean, I got WHAT it does but couldn't figure out why you'd use it. Apparently I was giving the vang too much credit. 😁
The difference in wind speed from top to bottom would be minimal, so from that point of view, the traveler would not add much. However, it would still allow you to maintain positive control of the boom at all angles through the width of the traveler. If you are going to be on a reach for a long time, you can use it to ensure that the boom stays in one position.
You presented the True vs. Apparent wind speed and angle concept first, then mentioned the fact that wind speed tends to be higher as you go up the mast. This is the opposite way I was taught and your choice to present the more complicated portion first "made the light turn on" better. Love your school.
The sound quality issue with the captain's voice can be corrected by using the better Shure brand lapel mics or post processing with a 200Hz or so high pass filter to reduce the contribution from the chest. This is mainly a problem with men's vocal range. The Shure mics are the better way because the built-in high pass filter also reduces mechanical wind distortion in the diaphragm. The MVL model is a good example. If you use it in higher winds, purchase the optional Rycote Mini Windjammer "furry" wind screen.
Thanks for the suggestion on the audio - trying to do "live" audio is tricky for me. I will try the filter first.
Thanks answered some questions I've had for a while
Thanks for explaining this so easy.
Excellent explanation Frank!
Thanks. This is an excellent video.
Great explanation. Thank you.
Thanks! I'm new to sailing and the traveler was kind of puzzling me. I mean, I got WHAT it does but couldn't figure out why you'd use it. Apparently I was giving the vang too much credit. 😁
Thanks for the explanation. I have a 17’ catboat with a 17’ mast and gaff rigged sail. Is there nothing to be gained by using a traveler with my rig?
The difference in wind speed from top to bottom would be minimal, so from that point of view, the traveler would not add much. However, it would still allow you to maintain positive control of the boom at all angles through the width of the traveler. If you are going to be on a reach for a long time, you can use it to ensure that the boom stays in one position.
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An informative video, but I humbly suggest you work on your audio. It was very distracting.
Thank you for the feedback - I will work on that going forward.