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 inventory was created with several factors in mind, including speed and durability. He lives with his wife gillian and their three daughters in toronto. Farr 40 one design class rules world sailing youth worlds. And why not hold your next team building regatta on actual race. The farr 40 is searching for power in 8 kts tws, and has everyone hiking in 9 kts tws. Sail trim ian short sails high performance racing and. This guide is based on an article by ian short that was first published in australian yachting, mayjune 2009. This is important, for matt has been an active member of the farr 40 clan. The sunfast and jpk are both particularly well set up for double handed sailing, and i think all the boats bar the cape 31 have autohelm, the use of which is permitted. Generous sail area enables the cm 60 to be very fast relative to its size.
It was originally designed as a one design class but had some compromises in design to rate under the international measurement system ims rule. Ian walker, skipper of abu dhabi, winner of the 201415 volvo ocean race and a two time olympic silver medalist. Our goal is to win the world championship, said cayard, who rejoined warpath after sailing with the team in the 2005 rolex farr 40 worlds in sydney, australia where they finished fourth. For more information search for a loft or call 18887734889. The official regatta headquarters shall be at the atlantis resort dockmasters office. The farr 40 one design has similar beam and displacement for its length compared to design 336, but has higher stability and sail carrying ability. Farr 40 quantum sails custom sail design and yacht sails. Check out this list of sailing books which will be helpful for both. The large sail storage area forward, with marine head and carbon sink gives the boat the interior basics for day racing. Founded in 2011 and located at captains cove seaport in bridgeport, ct, sail black rock is the home of the fairfield university and sacred heart university sailing teams. Featuring over 150 lofts across the globe, innovative products and materials, and the north sails collection. Coaching since 1997 in optimist and team racing, 420 and 470 classes during which time his athletes have. 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. In medium air consistently fast trim is a challenge.
Plenty, after 173 placings today, is on a total 29 points from nine races, followed by flash gordon helmut and evan jahn, usa, which had 455 placings today and. Posted on mar farr 40 national titles day 1 four races held on sydney harbour posted on 12 mar 202021 farr 40 nsw state title overall outlaw crowned champion at middle harbour yc posted on 28 feb 202021 farr 40 nsw state title day 1 six yachts sail in light breezes offshore from sydney posted on 27 feb race yachts brokerage. Learn basic through advanced sailing skills or just enjoy the day on the water with a twist of performance aboard one of our j80s or our farr 40. North u trim book written by bill gladstone, the north u trim book covers every facet of sail trim, boat speed, and boat handling. Aug 15, 2017 the new farr 400 is all predator, a noholdsbarred one design that can ghost through 5knot holes and still stand tall in 25knot gusts. The boat should be in racing trim with a headsail and. Disp a ballastdisplacement ratio of 40 or more translates into a stiffer, more powerful boat that will be better able to stand up to the wind. Make sure the mainsail is at full hoist at all times. The farr 40 one design pt73 was built by carrol marine and launched in 2000 she is now listed. Aug 02, 2017 the farr designed first 40 is the followup to beneteau s highly successful first 40. 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. The seventh edition includes over 200 information packed pages. Under the leadership of program director dave white, sail black rock hosted more than 700 visiting collegiate and scholastic sailors last year. A sail areadisplacement ratio below 16 would be considered under powered.
This occurs as the angle of attack increases with sail trim or change of course. This is a full carbon sailboat, with an easy to tune and handle hall spars custom carbon double spreader rig, similar to a farr 40. Mar 27, 2018 this book is not for the beginner or the faint of heart. Sailing employs the windacting on sails, wingsails or kitesto propel a craft on the surface of.
Head up trim in the main sail by sitting down on windward tank. Farr 40tuning guide 9 sailing the boat solution left on s t a r b o a r d tack in 15 knots true. Comments on sail trim, and tips on boat handling are written as if your north sails. 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. This book is a must read for anybody looking to improve their sail trimming and. Andrew has traveled the world teaching seminars and leading clinics for fleets, classes and yacht clubs. The head of the sail should be hoisted until even with the white band at the top of the mast.
The farr 400 has been specifically designed to be the first 40 one design racer that can be custom shipped on a 40 flat rack container, allowing the owner to achieve huge cost savings. Find a full range of farr 40 boats for sale in australia. Geoff moore is a 1983 graduate of the university of rhode island. The workhorse of most farr 40 programs, this sail can take the abuse.
Farr 40 sails one design sails and accessories quantum sails. Offering the best selection of farr boats to choose from. As the heir apparent to the farr 40, this allcarbon lightweight speedster. This book is a must read for anybody looking to improve their sail trimming and sailing. In our class on the day, we had a fleet comprising a beneteau first 44. Custom built by holby marine and mark lindsay, the tripp 38 is light and stiff, owing largely to the excellent construction and design. Over the boat s 11year lifespan, beneteau has sold more than 800 first 40. He was a head coach at the boston sailing center, an assistant director at steve colgates offshore sailing school and an original member of the coaching staff at jworld.
The goal is to keep the boat at target speed regardless of sea state. Chapman piloting and seamanship is a farreaching reference to all. After the book explains a little history, it dives into the theory behind sails. Launched in europe a year ago, about 100 of these new 40 footers have already been sold, and the design. Having owned and continuing to sail on both traditional watercraft and modern designs, i would say that marchajs points about race boats of that era was precisely correct, but in the 25 years since the core research upon which his book was written, designers have learned a lot more about both seaworthiness and seakindliness so that at least. Regional fleets were set up from the start, and as a result there are strong fleets in australia, europe, italy, midwest, and the east and west coasts of the united states. It is the compliment to the acclaimed north u racing tactics. The rig features a formula similar to that used successfully on the corel 45, mumm 30 and farr 40 one design carbon spar with two swept spreaders and no running backstays. Farr 40 onedesign for maximum performance, with photos of sails taken from the trimmers view to help you replicate fast settings. 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. Because of the success in the onedesign fleets of the 40 s and 50s, boston sails was chosen to build sails for larger cruising and racing sailboats. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing.
Our fiber layouts and scrim configurations are designed to give you. Its easy to assume accurate mainsail trim is only of concern to racers, but nothing could be further from the truth. At 30 feet the farr x2 is designed to provide exceptional performance at an affordable price point. Perfect timing with the farr 40 worlds this year in sydney. The organizing authority is the storm trysail club stc. Its our goal to produce the fastest sails that maintain their shapes for as long as possible. She is in ship shape condition and ready for a new season. A modern grand prixtype yacht the yacht was designed to offer fast, exhilarating, cost controlled, fun sailing for owners driving their yachts. The class rules are intended to ensure that farr 40. North has become the world leader in sailmaking through an ongoing. The class has held world sailing class status since 1997.
With a straight exit and designed to be sheeted hard, entry and depth. About the farr 40 onedesign sailboat calculations help sadisp a sail areadisplacement ratio below 16 would be considered under powered. Kokomo is a world class farr 40 in top racing trim as you could imagine. Sail trim mainsail mainsail trim on the j70 is an important factor in getting the boat up to speed. The farr 40 is a 40 foot onedesign sailboat designed by farr yacht design in 1996 following after the mumm 30. Find how much deck cargo kg 9 m may now be loaded if the ship is. All is cured with mainsail trim, with the trimmer using the mains leech as the. 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. The trim book gives complete coverage to upwind and downwind sail trim and boat handling, including mainsail and. Apr 19, 2008 for cayard, a rolex yachtsman of the year and rolex testimonee since 1998, the goal is simple. The second revised edition 2016 now in its second printing is published by.
It handles the range with a sweet spot at 1017 knots. Has sailed optimist, 420, 470, j24, mumm 36, farr 40 and ilc 40. Tuning and trim advice offered here have been proven over time with top results in the class. A have the d2 just soft on the leeward side when sailing upwind. Jason rowed starting out sailing on pittwater in sydney australia, and has since gained experience that spans the globe, including one design racing, ocean racing and maxi yacht sailing. Sailboat and sailing yacht searchable database with more than 8,000 sailboats from around the world including sailboat photos and drawings. Do brokerage boat owners need to buy sail buttons for their old sails that will be declared for.
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. The farr 40 has become the one of the most popular and competitive ownerdriver one design classes. Wetnotes book safety harness boatswains chair north sails farr 40 tuning guide a crew of six. 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. Experienced in all areas of sail trim, rig setup and yachting in general good. Farr 30 quantum sails custom sail design and yacht sails. December 1, 2020 tuning guide pdf farr 40 tuning guide. Geoff has been working as a sail consultant for north sails since november of 2000. The sarnia location was established in 1968 in sarnia, ontario, canada by spike boston and is now operated by spike alongside his children t ac boston, brad boston and lynz jackson. The design is positioned to provide exceptional performance in a wide range of conditions.
This is especially important when considering how few sail buttons the class allows per year. Used farr 40 one design for sale yachts for sale yachthub. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. She has been stored on her cradle and professionally maintained. This is not your parents art and science of sails, written by tom whidden and michael levitt and published in 1990 by st. Split backstays allow for easy sail trim upwind, and are not critical downwind. Its our goal to produce the fastest sails that maintain their shapes. The construction utilizing an aluminum grid bonded to the interior hull which carries all the rig and engine load in addition to adding stiffness. The farr 40 is searching for power in 8 kts tws, and has everyone.
The inhauler is a purchase system that pulls the jib clew inboard and thereby reduces, or narrows, the sail s sheeting angle. A full time sailing coach, seminar speaker and north u instructor. In 2000, she was refurbished with a cherry interior with white offsets along with new electronics, sails, and electric windlass. The class has held world sailing class status since 1997 approximately 140 were built. Doyle sailmakers has been involved in the farr 40 fleet from the beginning. The farr 40 has changed the taken off as the leading onedesign ownerdriver big boat class around the world. Written by bill gladstone, the north u trim book covers every facet of sail trim, boat speed, and boat handling.
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