Re: Quiet list

[Indrek Aavisto <aavisto (at) cyberbeach.net>]

When I go to a regatta the decision whether to use the radial rig is
based on two criteria. If there are only a few radials likely to
register, I will go with the full rig and take what comes. If there are
a lot of radial rigs and the weather is forecast to be windy, then I
will likely go with the radial.

I enjoy a big wind too, but realistically I am not competitive in the
full rig when it is much above 15 knots.

Cheers,

Indrek Aavisto
Sudbury, Ontario
#151802

krscc wrote:
> 
> Indrek,
>         I don't bail at 0-5 kts.  I hope you wouldn't bail at 20-30.  I've seen
> too many fair weather lightweights who come flying out of the woodwork when
> the wind is light but disappear when the wind hits 15 -30.  That's my
> point.
> Maybe the class is pandering to too wide an audience.  So are you saying
> that when the wind hits 15 you switch to a radial rig. What happens when
> you go to a regatta and it is 5 kts the first day and 25 the rest of the
> time.  Do you go for it with a full rig, or do you bag it?  It's illegal to
> switch rigs.  Most folks at 135 bag it and an 80 boat fleet goes to 45
> sailors in the 155-210 weight range who have competed in ALL conditions.
> At 200 lbs I embrace the challenge of a series with all conditions.  I deal
> with the light air with the same tenacity as 25kts. (although I truly enjoy
> the big wind)  Can you honestly say you do the same?.  If you do, my hat is
> off to you but you are truly in the minority.  JK --
> > From: Indrek Aavisto <aavisto@cyberbeach.net>
> > To: krscc <jkelly1@CAPECOD.NET>
> > Cc: Jbt21@AOL.COM; laser@laser.org
> > Subject: Re: Quiet list
> > Date: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 10:46 PM
> >
> > krscc wrote:
> >
> > > Let's not try to
> > > make it any easier because someone doesn't want to get strong enough to
> > > sail the boat.  Maybe selling the athleticism of the boat will get more
> of
> > > the right folks involved.  Too many weiners spoil the beans.  What's
> wrong
> > > with telling someone who's 135lbs that maybe a Sunfish would be a
> better
> > > boat for him/her?  Not too PC?. How about a weight minimum of 155 lbs
> at
> > > all major championships?
> > >
> >
> > Better get your asbestos suit on, chief.
> >
> > This 135lb sailor likes the Laser and the competition it provides. True,
> > things get tough above 15 knots, but that's what the radial rig is for.
> > The corollary is that the heavyweights tend to need good eyesight to see
> > my transom when the wind drops below 10 knots!
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Indrek Aavisto
> > Sudbury, Ontario
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