Recent content by tomsimlee

Thanks for the tips. I'm racing in the Cortez series. Over the last few years I've crewed a few times on a J 140 and have sailed enough in the bay to know some of its quirks (like getting a lift near the rocks), but as has been pointed out (and confirmed my suspicions) I need a bigger headsail...

Thanks for the advice. I searched the internet for sail makers and found the Precision Sails web site (PrecisionSailLoft.com). That have pretty good prices. Does anyone know anything about them?

Thanks, Don. Right now the boat is pretty balanced in a moderate wind (8-12 knts). After that I have to start fighting a weather helm by easing out the main via the traveler. Would a bigger jib tend to offset that weather helm? Any drawbacks to a big jib?

A long time ago I used to race small boats (El Toro, Hobie Cat, Blue Jay, some Snipe crewing) and was pretty good at it. I recently purchased an Ericson 30+ with new standing rigging and new main and genoa. I'm now racing in the San Diego Beer Can Series and I'm getting killed. I'm in a...