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Why does one rake the mast back in stronger winds?

Posted by johnskennedyabc on 8/16/2008, 10:43 pm
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Now that I have read a bit, I know I am supposed to rake the mast back for stronger winds.

What I haven't figured out yet is, why does one do that? I can see it moving the centre of effort back, but to what advantage?

Thanks.

John

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Why does one rake the mast back in stronger winds? - johnskennedyabc 8/16/2008, 10:43 pm
- Re: Why does one rake the mast back in stronger winds? - CAN 14835 8/19/2008, 1:44 pm
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