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J80 racing tips. Make sure there is a string between the uppers and intermediates above the spreaderthe chute will catch there on windward takedowns. Sometimes sailing faster will smooth out the ride as you power through the waves. Weve produced sails which have finished in the top five at four different World Championships theyve also won seven UK.

Set the mast on sawhorses track facing up with the mast butt plug in place resting on a horse. You then use the vang and backstay to control the drive and power in the main to balance the helm properly. Ease sails a bit and bear off a couple degrees.

Here is another video from Black Rock Sailing School providing tips and techniques for shorthanded spinnaker handling aboard a J80. The fastest way to sail the J80 in fully powered conditions is to have the mainsheet locked off and play the traveller through the gusts. Designed using Quantum Sails proprietary software its made for the windwardleeward courses rotating to windward quickly allowing you to sail deeper in lighter wind.

The most dynamic and important trim function on a J80. Using the back edge of the mast shoe as your guide check to see the string between the shrouds and aft edge of the mast shoe are parallel. Another option is to slow down.

The J80 class is a like-minded community of sailors that seeks camaraderie through healthy competition. When the wind builds up and you become overpowered aim to keep the boat at its optimum heel angle depending on what you want to achieve. The J80 has been used actively in match racing as well.

Like all boats in. Mark the mainsail base setting with a indelible pen. The Quantum J80 Spinnaker is the largest spinnaker on the market today.