Light Air- Between the wind range of slightly heeled to 3/4 heel, we need to bring the mainsheet
in. Just like we do on a full size boat to power up and heel the yacht. Bring the mainsheet in to
5mm instead of 8mm. Your main twist will change to about 50mm. As the wind gets to the lower
end of this range, make sure the jib is not chocked. Maybe ease to 65mm. Sail luffs should be soft
and as loose as you can get away with. Increase jib foot round to 35mm.
Super light Air- Same as light air settings but keep the jib open to 65 - 70mm or more when the
wind gets to drifting conditions. Also we need to ease our sails (on the radio) in the very light air.
Maybe up to 30mm or so in the super light air when the boat is slow and fully upright. Luffs loose
and jib foot round keep at 35mm.
Fresh Breeze- Tighten jib foot to 10mm and tension the luffs. Ease out the sheets on the radio to
reduce sideways force (leeway) and allow the boat to spring forward to overcome drag off the rig
and sails. Depends on conditions but you can ease up to 40mm when in extreme gusts or
conditions.
Analyse the conditions you are sailing in. If the wind is steady and laminar flow you will get away
with sailing with a tighter main leech than a shifty turbulent wind flow. A tight main leech in shifty
turbulent wind will make the boat grouchy and weather helmed, so ease the vang to neutralise the
helm, keeping the jib loaded to allowing better acceleration and kinder response to headers.
I hope this set up guide has been useful and assists you to reach your V11 potential swiftly.
You should find the V11 to be a forgiving and easy yacht to sail and therefor be able to manage
different venues, winds and conditions well.
Enjoy your sailing and dont over think when in the heat of the battle. There are many elements to
yacht racing so try to keep a “big picture” focus. Get in space. Sail fast. Anticipate wind and fleet
as best you can. Be Patient. My few last words of wisdom 😬
All the best with your set up and sailing
Regards
Ian Vickers
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