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    Jun 18, 2020 2 minutes

    MAST RAKE

    hanges in mast rake have an effect on the balance of the helm. The more the mast is angled aft (adding rake) the more weather helm you will experience. Standing the mast up straighter reduces weather helm by moving the sails’ centre of effort forward relative

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