Fall tech talk A sailmaker's perspective: sailing in 5 to 55 knots with roller furling headsails Thursday, September 26th, 2019 7:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse A Sailmaker's Perspective: Sailing in 5 to 55 knots with Roller Furling Headsails Nicole from Evolution Sails will go over Genoa sail shape and trimming using furling headsails. This presentation will include a discussion on optimum performance with RFGs and specialty head sails used when out of standard wind ranges. There will be discussion on headstay sag, luff tension, cloth loads and backstay adjustments. Case studies with solutions of typical situations for west coast and offshore cruising sailboats will be explored. RESERVATIONS If you plan to attend, please RSVP. WVYC Member, please RSVP via the Club website calendar. Non Members, please send an email to [email protected] with your name and how many plan to attend. COST There is no cost for this event. HANDOUT ------------------------------------------ Nicole Foster Nicole is a native Vancouverite who caught the sailing bug in 1968 and hasn’t left the ocean since. She started working in the sailmaking industry in 1974 for Thunderbird Sails. Over a 30 year career of building sails, she has worked for 5 sailmakers, including 10 years each with international companies. One ‘claim to fame’ is building a Star Class set that won the World Championships! To say Nicole has a strong background of how sails come together is an understatement. She has built sails in size ranging from the 89’ Schooners’ Marble Head Class, to radio controlled boats. An avid racer, Nicole has logged over 20 000 hrs on the race course. Nicole also has 5 years of experience consulting on electronics and sailboat rig and deck layouts. Today you will find Nicole accepting sail repairs at the loft, doing offshore sail preparation seminars, or coaching new keelboat owners in English Bay. ------------------------------------------