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Re: Why does one rake the mast back in stronger winds?

Posted by CAN 14835 on 8/19/2008, 1:44 pm, in reply to "Why does one rake the mast back in stronger winds?"
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There is a discussion on Sail Net that covers the high points
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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
:

Mike McEvoy
CFA Secretary

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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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--Previous Message-- : There is a discussion on Sail Net : that covers the high points : and another here Rake for Speed : : --Previous Message-- : 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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