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Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Basic Dynamics
From: jan bruggeman (jan.bruggeman@XXX.XXX)
Date: Fri Mar 09 2001 - 02:48:30 EST
Hello,
You are both right in a way.
If by tensioning the backstay the mast does not bend, you just straighten
the forestay and will flatten the sail. This happens with a stiff mast. If
on the other hand a less stiff mast gets bended by tensioning the forestay,
you ressort the inverse effect as the skipper explained.
With a modern flexible mast you have to play a lot more with tension on the
stays than we used to on older stiffer masted rigs !
Of course any system has his advantages and disadvantages ...
mvg,
Jan Bruggeman
mail: jan@XXX.XXX
web: http://jan.bruggeman.com
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