I noticed that Steve Shepstone was using a MicroCompass when he won the Sonar Worlds this year. <br>
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If it is good enough for him then ......<br>
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Mark<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 10/5/05, <b class="gmail_sendername">Andert, Christopher M</b> <<a href="mailto:christopher.m.andert@lmco.com">christopher.m.andert@lmco.com</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
I'd recommend the MicroCompass. The wind in the Midwest is too shifty<br>to utilize the RaceMaster. That compass is designed for offshore<br>sailing.<br><br>I use a MicroCompass all the time for scow racing. And I believe
<br>Zataway has one rigged for her boat. Not sure who else is using it.<br><br>More importantly, a RaceMaster is $900, and the Micro is $450. Save the<br>money and spend a little time before each race going upwind. Record
<br>heading ranges from each tack, and then write them down on a piece of<br>duck-tape stuck to the hull. That can be your reference for the rest of<br>the race.<br><br>Chris<br><br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From:
<a href="mailto:sonar-bounces@lists.wyc.org">sonar-bounces@lists.wyc.org</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:sonar-bounces@lists.wyc.org">sonar-bounces@lists.wyc.org</a>]<br>On Behalf Of <a href="mailto:Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com">
Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com</a><br>Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 9:08 AM<br>To: <a href="mailto:sonar@lists.wyc.org">sonar@lists.wyc.org</a><br>Subject: [Sonar] Fw: Another question about Sonar sailing equipment<br>
rules<br><br><br>Nice headline on <a href="http://sonar.org">sonar.org</a> John!<br><br>Here is the response from Peter Galloway regarding the RaceMaster.<br>So<br>it turns out, we were all correct in a manner of speaking.
<br><br>(the RaceMaster is the more advanced Tacktick that has the lift/header<br>windshift indications)<br><br>Actually I'm a little hesistant to go with a RaceMaster because it may<br>produce an information overload or context mismatch situation which can
<br>cause more mistakes than it is intended to prevent...especially if the<br>skipper is on the steeper part of the learning curve as I am.<br><br>See below.<br><br>Thomas Brown<br>"Maximizing Business by Minimizing Surprises"
<br>----- Forwarded by Thomas M Brown/BCBSMN on 10/05/2005 08:55 AM -----<br><br>Peter Galloway <<a href="mailto:pgall@att.net">pgall@att.net</a>><br>10/04/2005 06:06 PM<br><br>To<br><a href="mailto:Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com">
Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com</a><br>cc<br><br>Subject<br>Re: Another question about Sonar sailing equipment rules<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Tom,<br><br> We eliminated the restriction some years back. You may use a<br>
sophisticated Tack-Tick if you wish to.<br><br>Peter Galloway<br>Chief Measurer<br>Sonar Class Association<br><br>On Oct 4, 2005, at 3:10 PM, <a href="mailto:Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com">Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com</a>
wrote:<br><br><br>I have another question regarding Sonar sailing equipment.<br><br>Is a device such as the Tacktick Racemaster, with its windshift<br>indicators legal in the Sonar class? There is some discussion<br>
between<br>two fleets anyways that the windshift reading version of the Tacktick is<br><br>illegal. While there is no issue with the digital compass itself,<br>the<br>issue is with some of the advanced features of some available models.
<br><br>The class rules don't seem to state this specifically and I wanted to<br>get<br>a better interpretation.<br><br>Thanks.<br><br>Thomas Brown<br>"Maximizing Business by Minimizing Surprises"<br><br><br><br>
Peter Galloway <<a href="mailto:pgall@att.net">pgall@att.net</a>><br>08/23/2005 03:00 PM<br><br>To<br><a href="mailto:Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com">Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com</a><br>cc<br>Eric Johnson <<a href="mailto:eejohnso@optonline.net">
eejohnso@optonline.net</a>><br>Subject<br>Re: A question about Sonar sailing equipment rules<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Tom,<br><br>Unfortunately, the boom kicker is not allowed.<br><br>The Sonar Class has "Closed" rules which basically means that if it is
<br>not<br>specifically allowed in the rules, it is disallowed.<br><br>The boom kicker provides a significant advantage in light air as it<br>lifts<br>the boom allowing the upper leech of the main to open, thus it is a<br>
speed<br>enhancing device.<br><br>I'm afraid you will have to use the main halyard or a backstay clip to<br>hold the boom up.<br><br>As for number 325, we have no record of it. Undoubtedly it was built by<br>DS<br>Yachts in Ontario, Canada. If you know who owns it, we would like to
<br>include the owner in our data base.<br><br>Good luck.<br><br>Peter Galloway<br>Chief Measurer<br>Sonar Class Association<br><br>On Aug 23, 2005, at 1:24 PM, <a href="mailto:Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com">Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com
</a> wrote:<br><br><br>Can I get an additional interpretation of the rules.<br><br>As indicated below, I'm interested in using a boomkicker as an<br>alternative to a topping lift or clip on the backstay for the boom to<br>
hang.<br><br>A boomkicker does not replace or modify the boom vang, it is a support<br><br>for the boom. Here is a link to the website for an illustration:<br><br><a href="http://www.boomkicker.com/Bk_index.htm">http://www.boomkicker.com/Bk_index.htm
</a><br><br>On the negative note, it can influence how the sail sets since it does<br><br>lift the boom when underway.<br><br>On the positive note, it does not modify or replace the vang in any<br>way<br>and does not affect the set of the sail if used properly.
<br><br>I had used a boom kicker on a Flying Dutchman for several years which<br>assisted greatly in preventing broaches when on spinnaker reaches and<br>when<br>dropping/raising the main.<br><br>I know I asked the question earlier but I wanted to make sure that it
<br>was<br>understood that the boomkicker is not a replacement or substitute for a<br>class permissible kicking strap. It would be considered additional<br>equipment.<br><br>We have someone in our fleet here who is potentially interested in Sonar
<br><br>#325 which apparently you owned or at least sailed. There is some<br>discussion as who the builder was. Can you recall who it was if this<br>is<br>true?<br><br>Thanks.<br><br>Thomas Brown<br>"Maximizing Business by Minimizing Surprises"
<br><br><br><br>Peter Galloway <<a href="mailto:pgall@att.net">pgall@att.net</a>><br>07/25/2005 08:17 AM<br><br>To<br><a href="mailto:Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com">Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com</a><br>cc<br><br>Subject
<br>Re: A question about Sonar sailing equipment rules<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Tom,<br><br>We are a class with "closed" class rules. This means that if it is not<br>specifically mentioned as permissible in the class rules, if it is not,
<br>subject to the Technical Committees interpretation.<br><br>Class rule F.8.4 (iv) states: "KIcking strap shall be wire, rope or a<br>combination of both."<br><br>Rule F.8.6 (l) states: "Kicking strap shall be of block and tackle
<br>construction...."<br><br>A fiberglass device is not mentioned thus not allowed.<br><br><br><br>As for the mainsheet, class rule F.8.6 (d) states: "Mainsheet shall be<br>single ended with one cleat location." A fine tune is not allowed.
<br>Peter<br>Friendlee Acres<br><br>tel: 203-834-9561<br>e-mail: <a href="mailto:pgall@att.net">pgall@att.net</a><br><br>On Jul 18, 2005, at 12:09 PM, <a href="mailto:Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com">Thomas_M_Brown@bluecrossmn.com
</a> wrote:<br><br><br>Peter:<br><br>I've got two questions:<br><br>1. Is the use of a boom kicker (a fiberglass device that holds up<br>the<br>boom that greatly assists in shorthanded sailing situations) legal per<br>
the<br>racing equipment rules?<br><br>2. The use of the Harken dual exit mainsheet system with fine tune<br>built<br>in? I believe the total purchase on that is 3:1 for rough tune and<br>6:1<br>(total) for fine tune which seemingly fits the rule of no more than 3:1
<br>for a fine tune. In this system, if you want 'rough' tune, trim<br>with<br>both lines....fine tune with one line. I presume that you're<br>familiar<br>with this system.<br><br><br>I am splashing a restored #23 this Wednesday into the Wayzata MN fleet.
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