tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13831506.post114225682871362758..comments2019-11-05T23:01:03.047-05:00Comments on LinGin: The Magical T-BarTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230537847956809570noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13831506.post-1142805222244192602006-03-19T16:53:00.000-05:002006-03-19T16:53:00.000-05:00Just some quick notes: (I haven't really gone over...Just some quick notes: (I haven't really gone over the latest entries with much thought yet. That will have to wait until after vacation.)<BR/><BR/>Strengths:<BR/><B>-Having a good time</B> - No matter what our performance, we <I>usually</I> remember we're having a blast doing it.<BR/><B>-Having consistent crew</B> - There's no substitute for task familiarity.<BR/><B>-Boat speed "in the groove"</B> - i.e. when wind is 5-15kts.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Weaknesses: <BR/><B>-Light air boat speed</B> - (under Strategy and above Rules) - Racing on the Chesapeake in mid-summer, nailing down a few more light air tricks to add to our tool bag could be a big boost.<BR/><B>-Heavy air trim</B> - As Tim mentioned last fall, we should probably find more efficient ways to de-power the boat in heavy air. We tend to heel more and point lower than many others when the breeze is up past what I'll call 'normal' conditions. Once we reef or put up the #2, the boat speed advantage we normally enjoy seems to diminish.<BR/><B>-Race particulars</B> - This includes knowing or having quick access to all the information details we need to race well: courses, times, waypoints, special rules, etc. I only middling-succeeded at this last year but will take on on again and see if I can improve. The fewer times we're dashing up the first beat unsure of course to the mark and unable to find the WNR course details, the happier I'll be. :)<BR/><B>-Pre-departure boat prep</B> - (bottom of the list) - We occasionally spend the motor/sail out to the course installing and fixing things. This could be valuable time spent discussing tactics, strategy, conditions, etc. (Or at the least spend this time catching up with each other. This is a *big* part of the enjoyment I find in racing with you guys!) Within the limits of our over-busy lives, I'm all for pitching in more to help Tim with projects. (This is a tough one. I know we all sometimes walk a fine line on how much of our time we can reasonably obligate to racing :^)Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009483066629521257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13831506.post-1142342318140484042006-03-14T08:18:00.000-05:002006-03-14T08:18:00.000-05:00Brian,Yes, let's break them down. Post some sugge...Brian,<BR/><BR/>Yes, let's break them down. Post some suggestions of weaknesses and strengths, and I'll update the T-Bar so we can focus on it.<BR/><BR/>The link you gave is a great reference. Those are the official rules. However, it'll be easier for us to learn them with another book as an aid. And certainly easier if we can discuss them together. <BR/><BR/>Check out my post today.<BR/><BR/>--TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230537847956809570noreply@blogger.com