From Japan to SL

Max Starostin the founder of FEYC attended the mini-race last time and taught us that the spinnaker of Flying Taco is also effective with side wind. It will work when the wind angle is more than 90. The necessary spinnaker angle will be wind angle minus 90.



The above is coming to the blue buoy with speed of 9.9 knots. Since there is neither turn over nor speed deducing effect by heeling, it is OK to lean without worry. But it needs care not to touch buoy with the leaned sail that has invisible square prim. The below is using Ctl+Alt+T to show the total sail. Regardless the customized appearance, this square area is physical. It may not be interfered with the water.



The spinnaker effect is wonderful. My best time was around 2:15, but I got 1:55 at the first try! It could be more complicated since the spinnaker adjustment will be required in three sections not only the leeward one.