Yachting Monthly

Troubleshooting

UNEQUAL TACKS

he most easily noticeable issue that can come about from your rig setup being incorrect is the boat performing differently from tack to tack, which can cause much head-scratching and exasperation. The large numbers of variables, such as wind strength, direction and tide can make it tricky to spot. Typically the issue will present in a number of different ways. It might

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