Want to learn to sail a boat with more power and speed of the Genoa or jib sail? Get ready to become the standard candle making the most fast or pounding passages of competition out of the water on race day!

If you have not pre-marking of each block position genoa, which is losing one of the best kept secrets of the sail. Racing sailboat crews not only "Play the leaves, but also blocks game. Shape candle fore depends on the correct amount of tension in the three parts. Your genoa halyard Genoa Luff controls, but each jib sheet must work overtime the tension of the leech and foot.

Three steps to find the position of block Neutral

All sail trim begins neutral lead block. First, locate the midpoint along its Luff Genoa. Mark this point with brightly colored tape. Hoist the genoa to the top mast sailboat. With furling Headsail, deploy the sail, and calculate the midpoint of the eyes. Follow these three steps for all Headsail:

1. View leeward sheet, from the block, through the clew and the luff up halfway point.

2. Move the jib block until it can form a straight line to point on the luff midpoint.

3. Check this with "G" on the track of Genoa (or "J" arm). Make a similar mark on the track the other side of the boat.

Match the block position for winds Sailing

* Light Wind sail trim (winds from 0 to 5 knots)

Put more power into his most headsail leech tension. Move the two blocks of one or two holes to forward. Be careful not to cup of the leech. Check your speed after changing block of Genoa. If your cruising sailboat slows down, back to neutral and try again. Once you have it right, the boat will accelerate with the speed and grace of a thoroughbred.

* East Wind sail trim (winds 6 to 12 knots)

Most small sailboats good start browsing around six knots of wind. Place equal amounts of tension in the leech and foot. Genoa blocks set went in the neutral position. Its small sailboat, which in turn in his best performance in these sailing winds.

* Heavy Wind Sail Trim (winds 13 knots or more)

As winds increase, it is necessary to flatten the sail to reduce the slope and weather helm. Move the two blocks of one or two holes Stern to put more stress on the foot. When you can steer the boat with finger pressure, which is balanced to perfection!

Positions Make genoa sheet block a key element in its sail every day of court. Use these tips to improve your ability to master the navigation to the next level in their small cruising sailboat or racing.

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