Farr 40 sail trim book

The farr 40 class association ensures that the class is run according to the consensus of the owners wishes that there is a cost effective, fun racing circuit. Over the years the yacht club costa smeralda has organised more than 15 international regattas for the farr 40 class and many club members have raced in the class, including the yccs commodore aboard his rrose selavy. The lightly raked stem and limited aft overhang give the hull a long waterline length, which combined with a clean run aft and fine forward sections, give the boat a good balance of upwind and. Results day one farr 40 worlds by sail world team on 1 mar 2005 tweet. This guide is based on an article by ian short that was first published in australian yachting, mayjune 2009.

When helmut jahn named his farr 40 after the superhero, he was creating a. In some ways, the farr 40, with its wide, flat deck and highstability deep keel, is an easier boat to sail than a typical phrf racercruiser. Learn how angle of attack, depth and twist effect performance. Nearly a year after the americas cup in san francisco the worlds best sailors were again in town for the prestigious rolex farr 40 world championship. She has been stored on her cradle and professionally maintained. A fabulous opportunity to own a top level f40, one of the last farr 40 s built new in 2006 by the highly respected goetz boat yard.

Teaching them how to trim a huge asymmetrical spinnaker was a. The class has held world sailing class status since 1997 approximately 140 were built. Hitting 18 knots on the farr is comparable to attempting to run on a beach ball as quoted from a friend of mine after the race. Fyd farr 40 one design design 374 farr yacht design. Bruce farr intended here to create an pittwater, nsw. Sail trim ian short sails high performance racing and. Spinnaker takedowns are textbook aboard the flash gordon. This book is not for the beginner or the faint of heart.

Farr 40 onedesign for maximum performance, with photos of sails taken from the trimmers view to help you replicate fast settings. Kokomo is a world class farr 40 in top racing trim as you could imagine. A wolf in wolfs clothing the new farr 400 is all predator, a noholdsbarred one design that can ghost through 5knot holes and still stand tall in 25knot gusts. We use the very latest software and sail technology. The following questions have been submitted to the farr 40 management group and chief measurer for a ruling on permissibility, as per class rule 2. Plenty alex roepers, usa won the rolex farr 40 world championship on sydneys manly offshore course today with clever, conservative sailing for a third and a second in the last two races while his two closest opponents fell out of alex roepers celebrates winning the 2016 rolex farr 40 world championship.

We have been racing in coffs harbour and yamba in club races, but also. The only sail handling then needed up to 40 knots is reefing the main sail. The trim book gives complete coverage to upwind and downwind sail trim and boat handling, including mainsail and genoa trim, helming and the trim and handling of both conventional and asymmetric spinnakers. Vince brun and drew freides win 2019 farr 40 worlds while some may claim beginners luck, the first place team, far niente, of the 2019 farr 40 world championship earned their win with an amazing team and by going back to the fundamentals. It handles the range with a sweet spot at 1017 knots. The workhorse of most farr 40 programs, this sail can take the abuse. Perfect timing with the farr 40 worlds this year in sydney. As the farr 40 class moves from fractional to masthead spinnakers and aramid to carbon rigging,we continue to be a sail development leader. This book demonstrates the skill of good sail trim with the aid of superb colour diagrams and photographs, to enable racers and cruisers alike to sail efficiently. D2s rt10 uppers, d1 and d2 are turns and loos gauge in parenthesis.

The farr 40 one design is the latest collaboration of farr international, inc. Choosing a boat if phrf racing is the only game in your sailing town, consider whether your boat is right for your typical conditions. The physics of sailing arises from a balance of forces between the wind powering the sailing craft as it passes over its sails and the resistance by the sailing craft against being blown off course, which is provided in the water by the keel, rudder, underwater foils and other elements of the underbody of a sailboat, on ice by the runners of an ice boat, or on land by the wheels of a sail. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Well looking forward to hear how to make the bitch go faster. The farr 40 probably has a vcg about 12 inches below the dwl.

Sailing world named the farr 40 overall 1998 boat of the year judge betsy alison said the boat is awesome to sail. The farr 40 class returns to the costa smeralda for their third world championship to be held in porto cervo. This book is a must read for anybody looking to improve their sail trimming and. The class has held world sailing class status since 1997. Has sailed optimist, 420, 470, j24, mumm 36, farr 40 and ilc 40. A modern grand prixtype yacht the yacht was designed to offer fast, exhilarating, cost controlled, fun sailing for owners driving their yachts.

Please add this page to your farr 40 class rule book, appendix 9. Farr 40 quantum sails custom sail design and yacht sails. Sep 17, 2015 north sails trim for speed awesome trim video from north sails with tom whidden, tom mclaughlin, gary weismann and hans fogh 5. Sailing employs the windacting on sails, wingsails or kitesto propel a craft on the surface of the water sailing ship, sailboat, windsurfer, or kitesurfer, on ice or on land over a chosen course, which is often part of a larger plan of navigation a course defined with respect to the true wind direction is called a point of sail.

The intricacies of good sail and boat trim fill many books, so this article will instead focus on just a few areas that will improve your boats. The decision to introduce 3di raw sails into the farr 40 class came after we were disappointed by our sail inventory performance during the 2014 farr 40 season, explained paul westlake, global head of sales. The organizing authority is the storm trysail club stc. After the book explains a little history, it dives into the theory behind sails. North sails trim for speed awesome trim video from north sails with tom whidden, tom mclaughlin, gary weismann and hans fogh 5.

Lets discuss any tricks, small details that make a farr 40 od sail more efficiently. After hosting its 18th official world championship this summer in. All of the equipment on the 45 is the next size up and subsequently next price bracket up from the cost needs the 40. The simple rig and efficient interior also make the boat competitive under the popular chs rule. But whilst in a race, you would start to trim your sail to squeeze every bit of performance out of it. Too much halyard tension in lighter winds will move the draft position in both sails. This publication includes all questions submitted to the management group from november 1. Teams andrew has coached have won the farr 40 nationals, j80 north. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. A copy of a valid 2002 farr 40 one design certificate with. Demourkas and his team worked with north sails as one of the testing programs for the 3di raw development through the 2015 season. Especially during the summer months when we get swamped with clueless tourists.

The continuous trimming, of your sails to power them up in lighter winds and to reduce power in stronger winds can result in significant performance gains. The farr 40 is a 40 foot onedesign sailboat designed by farr yacht design in 1996 following after the mumm 30. Sequence of sail changes sailing to windward true wind speed knots no. Why are these cheap the economy, sail inventory, masthead upgrade required, carroll marine builder, all of the above, or something else. Santana is a farr 38 with an extended sugar scoop added on the stern, to make it a fast, lightweight and exciting 40ft racercruiser, it is easy to sail, comfortable, in excellent condition, with many upgrades by the second owner, the yacht was built in cape town in 1995, to withstand the rough south african oceans, and shipped to florida in. In most conditions the yacht will sail well to windward under main alone. We design and manufacture high performance racing sails and durable cruising sails at competitive prices. See how changes in pole position change spinnaker shape. Ian walker, skipper of abu dhabi, winner of the 201415 volvo ocean. Creating a success carroll marine is responsible for the consistent, hightech construction that successful onedesigns demand.

Sail trim expert and prizewinning racing sailor, karlotto book of elvstr. Used farr 40 one design for sale yachts for sale yachthub. Featuring over 150 lofts across the globe, innovative products and materials, and the north sails collection. The sun beat down upon the necks of saplings, staff, and acorns as they scrambled down the dock loaded with food, gear, and.

Fast, userfriendly sailing in a valueformoney onedesign with strong class support and proven winning performance in handicap. The farr 40 one design was conceived as a high performance 40 footer that would gather the benefits of modern materials into an economic platform for short. The official regatta headquarters shall be at the atlantis resort dockmasters office. Sequence of sail changes cont cruising for cruising the no.

Anything from the rig trim to the sail trim or even the bowpit action cheers. This book is a must read for anybody looking to improve their sail trimming and sailing. Cruising yacht club of australia rolex farr 40 onedesign world championship provisional race results pointscore bow no. In all situations up until the mainsail is reefed, the flattening reef leech. This time it was both the owners and sailors who starred as the class offers the best in ownerdriver onedesign racing. Owners, charterers and substitute helmsmen shall be members of the class association. Mar 27, 2018 this book is not for the beginner or the faint of heart. I can get a 24 pack in my carrier but not quite a 30 pack. One solution to this power shortage is the jib inhauler, which really started coming into widespread use with highperformance keelboats such as the mumm 30 and farr 40. Coaching since 1997 in optimist and team racing, 420 and 470 classes during which time his athletes have. Trim, north u racing tactics, and north u cruising and seamanship books and discs. As the creators of successful bigboat onedesign classes, they may well be the best. Then, if its just you and your wife consider the general handing of a boat 40ft vs a 45ft, sail hoistingretrieval, manoeuvring, anchoring, docking etc.

The event, organised with the support of title sponsor rolex will. Farr 40 social regatta sept mhyc one design trophy oct ncyc one design trophy nov rpayc one design trophy dec mhyc one design trophy jan 2020 nsw state title feb 2020 national championships jcj trophy mar 2020 farr 40 preworlds nov 2020 farr 40 world. Then sail design considerations and then finally sail trim are discussed. Yacht scoring is a web based regatta management, regatta administration and regatta scoring system that simplifies the task of competitor registration, event management, competitor and media communications while providing results in nearreal time to competitors and the world following your event on the internet. This page is for owners, crew and friends racing on farr 40 one designs on the great lakes. Equipment required 30 m 100 tape measure rig adjustment tools loos gauge rt11 wetnotes book safety harness boatswains chair north sails farr 40 tuning guide a crew of six farr 40 we hope you find our farr 40 tuning guide useful. As the heir apparent to the farr 40, this allcarbon lightweight speedster reveals an uptick in commitment to performance and an upgrade in the commitment to technology. Construction of the 40 includes epoxy, eglass, foam composite and wet prepreg fabrics.

Comments on sail trim, and tips on boat handling are written as if your north sails. Entry forms and fees should be received by farr international, inc. Oct 06, 2018 top tips on sailing well with an inmast furling mainsail and how to tune your rig for best performance. Dr feelgood was built by garrett marine, the first of what was to be a fleet of yachts known as the garrett 40. It was originally designed as a one design class but had some compromises in design to rate under the international measurement system ims rule. Contact north sails farr 40 class leaders chris larson and richie allanson for more information on farr 40 sails. As designers and builders, these two sailing brain trusts are clearly among the best in the world. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. The inhauler is a purchase system that pulls the jib clew inboard and thereby reduces, or narrows, the sail s sheeting angle. Open to farr 40 class yachts as defined by the farr 40 rule book. Farr 40 quick tuning guide quantum sails custom sail. When people ask me why a particular boat goes slower or faster than its competitors the answer often comes down to who is paying constant attention to sail trim. If the price does not contain the notation that it is sail away, the price may. Brian hancock, owner of great circle sails and author of maximum sail power, sail magazines sailfeed, november 17, 2016 this book is the second iteration of the art and science of sails written by a wonderful sailing journalist michael levitt and tom whidden, a distinguished north sails veteran.

For the c 41 s and lousy 4 knots of windspeed, the optimum can be 0,7 knots faster than the average at 30 knots windspeed the difference goes up as high as 5 knots. The class rules are intended to ensure that farr 40 yachts are as identical as possible in respect of. Comments on sail trim, and tips on boat handling are written as if your north sails representative were sailing with yo u. Most of my riding is on a mtn bike, but also have a townie that gets more service than my car around town. A faster farr 40 sailing anarchy sailing anarchy forums. The class rules are intended to ensure that farr 40. North sails has been dedicated to the farr 40 class since its creation over fifteen years ago. Ian short sails high performance racing and durable. Almost since the first farr 40 was launched in 1997, the class has dominated the unique lane of grand prix, one design racing.