This is a broadcast enquiry to see if anyone can tell me where I might find the (standard?) dimensions for the CC19 staysail, ie., luff, leech and foot lengths. Is there anyone who knows where this info is published, or is there no such thing as a standard design for the staysail?
The reason I'm asking is that I have neglected to take some of the measurements of my existing old staysail which sits on Foxglove (56) at present in Argyll while I try from Oslo to sort out the required foot length for a new staysail ordered from Jeckells.
Jeckells tell me the standard measurements for a Staysail are luff 16.0', leech 13,96' and foot 8,66'. The 16' luff is certainly OK as I have checked this on the boat, but a foot at 8,66' sounds a bit long to me. And of course the leech length plays its role as far as sheeting angle is concerned. Any intelligence, advice, words of wisdom etc. would be very welcome ...
(I've already taken delivery of a new Yankee which looks really excellent on the boat (hoisted ashore) and which I am extremely keen to test out when we next get over in June for a whole 4 weeks on Foxglove !!)
Colin McDougall
Foxglove (56)