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Re: [MicroClass] working jib

The Micros Class Rules used to authorise a second jib, no more than 70% of the largest one. 
We authorised first a 4,55 sq.m jib even ifthe largest headsail was less than 6.5 sq.m.
 
Then some competitors were thinking it was better for performance in stronger winds to have two 6.5 sq.m, one light, one heavy and very flat. 
 
Anyway the Micro Cup 1998 was won in the last race with a working jib and one reef, so I think it's not a bad idea... 
 
Phil De Troy
Chief Measurer Micro Class
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 10:31 PM
Subject: [MicroClass] working jib

hi guys
having now got my micro up and running i feel i am
missing at least one head sail
does the micro normally have a no 2 headsail or is all
the reefing done on the main?
if it should have a no 2 does anyone have measurements
for it?
also can anyone advise py or irc figures for the boat?
regards oliver  

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hi guys having now got my micro up and running i feel i am missing at least one head sail does the micro normally have a no 2 headsail or is all the reefing...
oliver cheetham
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Mar 8, 2006
9:48 pm

The Micros Class Rules used to authorise a second jib, no more than 70% of the largest one. We authorised first a 4,55 sq.m jib even ifthe largest headsail was...
Philippe De Troy
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Mar 8, 2006
10:00 pm

thanks for that thanks for that for me it will be a definite must as i´m usually light handed or solo do you have any ideas on handicap nos- i´m in mallorca ...
oliver cheetham
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Mar 13, 2006
10:09 pm

Hi I recommed a no.2. There are other things besides racing... a working jib is great for a "sail around the bay" especially single handed or if it's windy and...
JOHN BUTTON
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Mar 9, 2006
10:21 pm

thanks for that it is exactly when i´m short handed or alone that the prob really gets bad!!! the boat is really not at all happy in a blow! i will probably...
oliver cheetham
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Mar 13, 2006
10:09 pm

Oliver, IRC claims many certificates in Spain, but Spain is also traditionally ORC-minded... There is a Micro Class activity in Southern Spain (Huelva, Isla...
Philippe De Troy
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Mar 13, 2006
10:43 pm

Oliver, You're right, It's different sailing at sea on your own (sailing with family is the same but there is more to tread on) to balls out round a lake with...
JOHN BUTTON
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Mar 14, 2006
7:38 am

On a quarter tonner, I cruised extensively, and very often single-handed. Sails changes in heavy weather were really a nasty job. The high aspect jib had two...
Philippe De Troy
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Mar 14, 2006
8:40 am

i´ve aquired atwo no 1´s- a like new which is stowed away for the serious stuff and an older model which is pretty good also i´m toying with the idea of...
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Mar 14, 2006
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Hello Sailors I have decided to put Spiced Gold up for sale as I think it is time to upgrade to something slightly bigger For more details please see...
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