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Hi,
In one of the last regattas of the last season I gotten overrun by another F18 going down wind.
Bassically we had a club competition longer distance race (70km = 38 knots)with very light wind conditions 4 - 7 knots.
During the down wind leg it was approximatedly 10% faster.
I expect that it had the daggerboards fully down but I am not sure.
Has anyone good down wind light wind settings advice?
Or can someone tell from experience if this can be true?
All info is welcome.
Posted : January 19, 2009 2:25 pm
Light wind yes we leave them down. It helps to lift the windward hull, lowering drag.
Posted : January 19, 2009 2:28 pm