Sailing: Backstay adjustment

[Tommp]

This seems backwards. I would think that tightening the backstay (bending the mast backwards) would allow the sail to fill with more wind which would cause more draft in the sail ... much like releasing the tension on the outhaul allows more wind in the sail resulting in more draft. Would appreciate any help with my understanding this better.

[CVI4U]

@Tommp When he pulls on the backstay, top of the mast including forward stay moves back toward stern what causes luff of the genoa to get less curvature while the tip of the main sail should spill the air . Middle section moves forward and flattens the middle section of the sail. Both sails get less powerful and boat straits up. On head stayed rig, there is less mast bending but benefits are significant. Bear in mind that masts are built with prebend. See selden.com for mast tuning. Good luck

[navybrat103]

This is an awesome job. Thanks! Been trying to get into racing J/24's and had no clue about backstays (came from 420's)

[Clearly69]

Excellent videos, much more informative than expertvillage. Thanks!

[chuckmobile]

All instructional vids should be like this a straightforward and common sense approach.

[leggolandia]

Awesome video. I'm gonna go beat the hell out of my neighbor now!!

[DAWNED]

Great video.....was able to comprehend some complicated material. I have watched several of your videos and like the way you illustrate the subject or object you are talking about. The only thing I had trouble with is sometimes understanding what angle or direction the illustration was referring to.

Thank you

[fishing314]

I am a beginer sailor and i have been watching all of your videos on sailing and youv'e answered pretty much all of my questions. I like that you explain things very well, slow and clear. Iv'e learned a lot just by you. Thanks a ton

[hkcataclub]

Good!!!

[lipmanss]

thnx for answer my question i was searching some answers and u gave those :D:D

thnx

grtz lip

[delphwest]

Settled a discussion we were having last race. Great video. Thanks!

[gjersoef]

Good video, nice explanation, easier to understand, tnx a lot!

[jjjason36]

wrong

[caufra]

Great explanation i understand it now thanks very much. From a keen learner.

[kenbotr]

u r a star !

[altazboy]

very imformative and enjoyable narrative..

[tetedepoulet]

Great video and explanation. I raced with some guys who would sometimes always tweak the backstay first on the windward runs.

I would perhaps have had a reading of the knots before and after the backstay adjustments to show velocity change. Also, a shot from the base of the mast straight up to show the bend might have been good.

[davidoffhenrico]

Great explanation

[pigface72]

good vid

[alexmaioru]

Thank you for this presentation - before that I did not know how to use the backstay adjuster in our advantage. Very professional.