#4 OUR MAIN SAIL RAIL GOT COMPLETELY RIPPED OFF THE BOAT!!
Clarkesworld Magazine Podcast: Rail Meat by Marie Vibbert
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Sailboats crave good 'rail meat'
But you also have to plan your route across the deck, according to Jim Hill, crew chief, sail trimmer and rail meat for the 40-foot Ozymandias IV. That boat needs 1,000 to 1,200 pounds of rail ...
Rail Meat
2306 posts · Joined 2006. #3 · Jun 11, 2010. Rail meat is among my duties on the boat I've been crewing on. In normal to heavy wind, crew is on the windward rail to help counter act the heeling motion and make it easier on the helmsman. If we're in a drifter, we will sit on the leeward rail to induce some heel, increase lwl and keep the boom ...
Rail Meat
Rail Meat. by Jean. What an exciting day we had today. One of our new friends, Matt, invited us to go with him to participate in a sailboat race. We were invited to be part of the crew, appreciatively known as "rail meat". (Definition to follow.) Matt's invitation was for both of us to go.
A Stern Look at Boat Sterns
Crews differ in size, rail meat is an alien concept to most cruisers, and obsession over mark roundings and the speed of a sail change diminish. In some ways, its like defining the right car design for a Baja 500 and a soccer mom. Add to this the inshore and offshore renditions of cruising, and its a bit of a surprise that all user groups are ...
No Rail Meat for Cruisers (and other "stuff")
Out sailing the other day and noticed all the boats with crew sitting on the rails. This leads me to the following thought; cruising boats don't need rail meat! I don't plan ever have enough people on my boat that add up to enough weight to made a difference by putting it on the rail. In fact I'm sure if I did all that weight would have been best left on shore.
Extra Rail Meat or Reduce Sail?
The general rule is that you want to carry as much sail area as you are allowed based on the design rule or handicap you are racing under. You then stack your crew accordingly. If it is going to be windy you might try to pick up an extra body off the dock for extra meat. Having said that, if you are short on crew weight you might be forced to ...
Pehrson on Sailing: Age-old tradition of rail meat helps new sailors
These programs benefit rail meat wannabes as well as new boat owners without established crew, old boat owners with old or tired crew, sailing visitors to the area, and just about anybody who ...
Being rail meat isn't an easy task
Call me rail meat. On a racing yacht, my job is essential. It requires the mind of a computer and cat-like reflexes. When the sails are full and the boat leans close to the water, the captain ...
The Physics of Railmeat
Ofcourse, meat resting on a windward bunk would do the same with less windage. And of course, this is minor compared to small boats. On my first cat we carried two on the trapeeze, on hiking racks. The "rail meat" represented almost 80% of the righting moment. Failure of the rail meat to offset the forces involved were fun.
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59 Sailing Terms [Basic and Funny Terms]
41. Rail Meat. Rail meat is a sailing term that refers to members of the sailboat crew that use their body weight to control the angle of the boat's heel. 42. Reach. This term pertains to sail from approximately 60 degrees to roughly 160 degrees off the wind. There are three different types of reaching: Close Reaching, Beam Reaching, and ...
Sailing With Charlie: Rail Meat
Charlie's friend Bruce has been out training on a 56ft Swan tipped to do well in Main and Spinnaker Cruising Class in three Caribbean events. He is a much appreciated crew member being strong and thus a useful winch man, and large …. Great rail meat. But Bruce has a problem; his lady, a yoga instructor, wants him to lose weight.
Daysailers, Pocket Cruisers and other small sailboats
Once a sailboat gets over 20' long, rail meat isn't enough to keep the boat upright. Don't buy a new boat unless you have to. New boats are expensive compared to used ones, which sell for 10% - 50% of the price of new. Any fiberglass boat can be restored to a "practically new" condition with a few weeks of work. All fiberglass boats ...
Rail Meat: It's A Tough Job
Rail Meat: It's A Tough Job - The WoodenBoat Forum. The WoodenBoat Forum is sponsored by WoodenBoat Publications, publisher of WoodenBoat magazine. The Forum is a free service, and much like the "free" content on Public Radio, we hope you will support WoodenBoat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine. To get WoodenBoat delivered to your door ...
rail meat
a sailing term used for people who use their weight to stop a boat from capsizing while racing.
RailMeets
For Crew. Railmeets is always free for crew. Find your perfect boat and get out on the water in no time. Contact potential skippers in the Boat Finder securely and safely without revealing your contact details. Grow your skills by finding a regular boat or a ride for the big race. You can even manage your schedule across multiple boats or fleets.
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food during a race
Food is heavy...if you're hungry eat the nails....drink a lot of water, so you can urinate and lighten the boat. However, if you are rail meat, pack a few sadwiches, eat a lot, and avoid poo poo because the extra weight is appreciated. Save Share. Reply Quote Like. S. Sabre66. 158 posts · Joined 2007 ...
sailboat railing: metal railing or metal rope?
All are threaded into metal backing plates laid into the hull. If you are going to use solid railings, it is a good design idea to make sure that NOWHERE do they (or anything attached to them) extend out past the widest part of the hull. You do not want welded solid rails bearing agains a piling, dock or another boat.
Sailboat Rentals in St Petersburg: Sailing Charters
Whether you are looking to rent a sailboat in St Pete for a city sightseeing tour, a romantic sunset cruise or an active day on the water with your family or friends, we're confident you'll find the best one for you on Sailo. The average starting price to charter a yacht in St. Petersburg is $1100. You can however find excellent affordable ...
Handrail Height
Location: Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia. Boat: CyberYacht 43. Posts: 5,174. Images: 19. Handrail Height. A recent tragedy has made me think again about what must be one of the greatest risks to sailors, and particularly cruising sailors, and that is falling overboard. While personal flotation devices and lifelines are very important my general ...
St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show
The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast! Explore an impressive lineup of powerboats and sailboats displayed in-water and on-land, along with a 40,000 sq. ft. tent housing an extensive selection of marine equipment and accessories. Other show attractions include seminars ...
57 Boat Rentals in St Petersburg: Yacht Charters
St. Petersburg boat charters for daily trips are available at an average of €1100 per day in Florida. Cheaper boats (sometimes with no captain included) may be rented for €250. Our St. Petersburg premium charters may have price tags up to €6500, with crew, fuel, docking fees and other extras added to your budget.
Sailboats for sale in Saint Petersburg
2007 Sabre 426. $295,000. $2,241/mo*. Estimated monthly payment based on a 240-month loan at 6.74% APR. Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 | Private Seller. In-Stock. Local Delivery.
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But you also have to plan your route across the deck, according to Jim Hill, crew chief, sail trimmer and rail meat for the 40-foot Ozymandias IV. That boat needs 1,000 to 1,200 pounds of rail ...
2306 posts · Joined 2006. #3 · Jun 11, 2010. Rail meat is among my duties on the boat I've been crewing on. In normal to heavy wind, crew is on the windward rail to help counter act the heeling motion and make it easier on the helmsman. If we're in a drifter, we will sit on the leeward rail to induce some heel, increase lwl and keep the boom ...
Rail Meat. by Jean. What an exciting day we had today. One of our new friends, Matt, invited us to go with him to participate in a sailboat race. We were invited to be part of the crew, appreciatively known as "rail meat". (Definition to follow.) Matt's invitation was for both of us to go.
Crews differ in size, rail meat is an alien concept to most cruisers, and obsession over mark roundings and the speed of a sail change diminish. In some ways, its like defining the right car design for a Baja 500 and a soccer mom. Add to this the inshore and offshore renditions of cruising, and its a bit of a surprise that all user groups are ...
Out sailing the other day and noticed all the boats with crew sitting on the rails. This leads me to the following thought; cruising boats don't need rail meat! I don't plan ever have enough people on my boat that add up to enough weight to made a difference by putting it on the rail. In fact I'm sure if I did all that weight would have been best left on shore.
The general rule is that you want to carry as much sail area as you are allowed based on the design rule or handicap you are racing under. You then stack your crew accordingly. If it is going to be windy you might try to pick up an extra body off the dock for extra meat. Having said that, if you are short on crew weight you might be forced to ...
These programs benefit rail meat wannabes as well as new boat owners without established crew, old boat owners with old or tired crew, sailing visitors to the area, and just about anybody who ...
Call me rail meat. On a racing yacht, my job is essential. It requires the mind of a computer and cat-like reflexes. When the sails are full and the boat leans close to the water, the captain ...
Ofcourse, meat resting on a windward bunk would do the same with less windage. And of course, this is minor compared to small boats. On my first cat we carried two on the trapeeze, on hiking racks. The "rail meat" represented almost 80% of the righting moment. Failure of the rail meat to offset the forces involved were fun.
We exist to deliver the elusive elements of sailboat racing events in the palm of your hand. We envision a world where the logistics and complexities of sailboat racing events and regatta scoring, are simplified through the use of technology, and made accessible to any sailor (from the saltiest sea person to the greenest landlubber).
41. Rail Meat. Rail meat is a sailing term that refers to members of the sailboat crew that use their body weight to control the angle of the boat's heel. 42. Reach. This term pertains to sail from approximately 60 degrees to roughly 160 degrees off the wind. There are three different types of reaching: Close Reaching, Beam Reaching, and ...
Charlie's friend Bruce has been out training on a 56ft Swan tipped to do well in Main and Spinnaker Cruising Class in three Caribbean events. He is a much appreciated crew member being strong and thus a useful winch man, and large …. Great rail meat. But Bruce has a problem; his lady, a yoga instructor, wants him to lose weight.
Once a sailboat gets over 20' long, rail meat isn't enough to keep the boat upright. Don't buy a new boat unless you have to. New boats are expensive compared to used ones, which sell for 10% - 50% of the price of new. Any fiberglass boat can be restored to a "practically new" condition with a few weeks of work. All fiberglass boats ...
Rail Meat: It's A Tough Job - The WoodenBoat Forum. The WoodenBoat Forum is sponsored by WoodenBoat Publications, publisher of WoodenBoat magazine. The Forum is a free service, and much like the "free" content on Public Radio, we hope you will support WoodenBoat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine. To get WoodenBoat delivered to your door ...
a sailing term used for people who use their weight to stop a boat from capsizing while racing.
For Crew. Railmeets is always free for crew. Find your perfect boat and get out on the water in no time. Contact potential skippers in the Boat Finder securely and safely without revealing your contact details. Grow your skills by finding a regular boat or a ride for the big race. You can even manage your schedule across multiple boats or fleets.
A handful of Republicans voted to derail Speaker Johnson's plan linking funding to a Trump-backed voter ID bill. The government will shut down on Oct. 1 unless Congress acts.
Food is heavy...if you're hungry eat the nails....drink a lot of water, so you can urinate and lighten the boat. However, if you are rail meat, pack a few sadwiches, eat a lot, and avoid poo poo because the extra weight is appreciated. Save Share. Reply Quote Like. S. Sabre66. 158 posts · Joined 2007 ...
All are threaded into metal backing plates laid into the hull. If you are going to use solid railings, it is a good design idea to make sure that NOWHERE do they (or anything attached to them) extend out past the widest part of the hull. You do not want welded solid rails bearing agains a piling, dock or another boat.
Whether you are looking to rent a sailboat in St Pete for a city sightseeing tour, a romantic sunset cruise or an active day on the water with your family or friends, we're confident you'll find the best one for you on Sailo. The average starting price to charter a yacht in St. Petersburg is $1100. You can however find excellent affordable ...
Location: Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia. Boat: CyberYacht 43. Posts: 5,174. Images: 19. Handrail Height. A recent tragedy has made me think again about what must be one of the greatest risks to sailors, and particularly cruising sailors, and that is falling overboard. While personal flotation devices and lifelines are very important my general ...
The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast! Explore an impressive lineup of powerboats and sailboats displayed in-water and on-land, along with a 40,000 sq. ft. tent housing an extensive selection of marine equipment and accessories. Other show attractions include seminars ...
St. Petersburg boat charters for daily trips are available at an average of €1100 per day in Florida. Cheaper boats (sometimes with no captain included) may be rented for €250. Our St. Petersburg premium charters may have price tags up to €6500, with crew, fuel, docking fees and other extras added to your budget.
2007 Sabre 426. $295,000. $2,241/mo*. Estimated monthly payment based on a 240-month loan at 6.74% APR. Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 | Private Seller. In-Stock. Local Delivery.