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- Page 1 Sailing Manual 1.0...
- Page 3 Teamwork will make the difference in the IC37, and that’s why North Sails class leader Cameron Appleton has written the IC37 Sailing Manual. Why 1.0? As the first boats go sailing, and we all move up the learning curve, version 2.0 will follow in short order.
- Page 4 Start With Your Crew List Group 3 competitor and meeting in full the definition of a “Boat Captain” may sail aboard an IC37 during an Who will sail with you? That’s all that matters to IC37-sanctioned event. In addition, the “Boat Captain”...
- Page 5 Time To Go Racing Post Race Responsibilities: • Prep spinnaker to go up again; this means getting the tack and head zippers properly set along with Before we look at assignments for specific maneuvers, making sure the string line is run and everything is let’s review the keys to preparation and approaching tidy for the next hoist.
- Page 6 speed and time. Drills provide the focus to help you • Be ready to adapt and lead the moding if you are understand not only the starting area but also the in a compromised position off the line. course that lies ahead. •...
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Page 7: Sailing Upwind
Sailing Upwind 2. Tactician • Communicate style of tack. • Call countdown to tacking the boat. It’s important to learn and really know your modes, • Release old runner and load it again—or leave it and the settings for them for each day’s conditions off the winch if a dip is expected or on final tack to or positioning around other boats. -
Page 8: Sailing Downwind
Sailing Downwind One other question is whether to trim the spinnaker sheet on the windward or leeward winch. You might need to trim differently for different wind speeds and This is when you’ll have your biggest gains and losses. grinding power vs. sheet movement. These are going Working the boat hard always pays off, and it’s the one to be “dealer’s choice”... - Page 9 8. Bow to help the spinnaker head and tack out around the • Make sure spinnaker sheet is clear and ready for jibe. sail and the bow pulpit. The jib sheet also controls the • Work on the kinetics with Pit, Mast and Floater in inflating of the spinnaker—a quick ease to help the light air.
- Page 10 4. Trimmer • In more wind, move forward to help overhaul jib • Make call on jib up or down sheet. Jib needs to come back on to help tack of • Ease jib onto hobble and load winch, ready for the spinnaker around pulpit.
- Page 11 Bear-Away Set, Early Jibe 5. Trim #2 • Pull pole and tack out if you can do both. Otherwise pull tack out. This maneuver is typically done when you have a nice • Move to grinding on winch. lead, and you are thinking about jibing but don’t want •...
- Page 12 Jibing pulls tack out. • Load lazy spinnaker sheet onto winch and make As on every asymmetric boat, you will find the IC37 has sure it’s clear for the jibe. a style and technique associated with its performance • Move to grinding on winch or get ready to jibe the and the operational side with its winches, etc.
- Page 13 on so the movement and telegraphing is not so 4. Trimmer easy for the other boat to see. One thing about • Control the ease of the spinnaker sheet to the this is the call of “they match” meaning they’re headstay and then cut (release) the sheet.
- Page 14 I feel it’s important to prioritize positioning the boat 2. Starboard approach - this usually has you on the where you allow the crew to be able to execute their inside and with all the rights = Leeward-drop- jobs. Getting the chute down, having a good turn into turning-into-a-Mexican/Kiwi or if it’s lighter and exit from the mark with everyone on the rail is more and you’re not pressed on the layline, a straight...
- Page 15 1. Helm 7. Mast • Look around to know where mark is and which • Stand in cockpit with feet on back of boats will have rights or give room. companionway, ready to pull chute down with • Bring bow down the required amount for the string line.
- Page 16 1. Helm 7. Mast • Look around to know where mark is and which • Stand in cockpit with feet on back of boats will have rights or give room. companionway, ready to pull chute down with • Bring bow down the required amount for the string line.
- Page 17 Start talking with helm about feel and speed/ angles to sail. 5. Trim #2 • Pull pole in on Bow’s call. Cameron Appleton, North Sails • Get tail of jib sheet to tail in for Trimmer while Consultant and former America’s Cup hitting the rail.
- Page 18 12+ Knot Configuration Light Air Configuration...
- Page 19 Drifting Configuration...
- Page 20 northsails.com...