tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post6017425125828033928..comments2023-09-30T23:22:48.898-07:00Comments on Improper Course: Laser Cheat Sheet - Smart SettingsDoug / Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05161131921177367663noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-59519673045774386612012-05-09T14:58:19.672-07:002012-05-09T14:58:19.672-07:00Yes I'll be coming up this weekend. I'm go...Yes I'll be coming up this weekend. I'm going to rough it and camp with the SSC boys if that's alowed. See you there!Mike Lindstrom 189827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-84355922875403382412012-05-07T14:11:40.209-07:002012-05-07T14:11:40.209-07:00I'm very glad to hear you ask. I've been ...I'm very glad to hear you ask. I've been bugging him to write this up. Are you coming up for DinghyFest this weekend? <br /><br />Doug has been working on a theory of how to diagram and explain downwind sailing in a simple, easy to understand format. He is going to wear a hat cam at DinghyFest and see if he can talk through the decision making process on how to select, ride and jump waves since there is usually good wind and waves at this venue. His technique probably isn't the best out there but it's certainly better than most./ Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-26849989790600996072012-05-07T12:55:55.400-07:002012-05-07T12:55:55.400-07:00Sorry for all the typos...Sorry for all the typos...Mike Lindstrom 189827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-53781921562736978632012-05-07T12:53:47.169-07:002012-05-07T12:53:47.169-07:00OK Doug,
I've been patiently waitng for the d...OK Doug,<br /><br />I've been patiently waitng for the down wind post from you. I have no idea how to make my Laser go down wind. Last Saturday I raced in a mixed group of boats including a 470 and a Rader. I could beat them to the wether mark bu not by much. Down wind (with a kite) they kicked my butt. The portsmith rating are close at 91.5 for a Laser and around 86.5 for the 470.<br /><br />I fell "stuck" in the water down wind. Also at SSC, the regulars there beat the hell out of me down wind. Again I can hang with them to the A mark but as soon as we head off they are gone. Any help with my practice routine is appreciated.Mike Lindstrom 189827noreply@blogger.com