Optimist rigging. It works in conjunction with the vang and sprit adjuster, by restricting the downward pull from the van. The bling fixes the inboard position of the boom on the mast and consequently the fullness or flatness of the luff. Without the bling, vang tension also affects the luff tension.

Rigging GuidesHere are some Rigging Guides from simple to detailed -Mast RakeBelow is a table which has suitable sail and mast rake combinations according to weight. Thesemay vary slightly depending on the conditions and skippers skill level but will serve as a goodstarting point:Sailor Weight (Kgs) – Mast Rake (metres)Less Than 40kg – 2.79m40-45kg – 2.80 – 2.83m45-50kg – 2.83 – 2.84mMore than 50kg – 2.84 – 2.85mIn +20 knots, rake aft 2cm for all weights.Remember this is only a guide and all mast lengths vary slightly which will affect your rake.

Also make sure your mast is a firm fit in the collar and there is no sideways movement so energy is lost, fore and aft movement is good because it helps rake the mast the correct way to improve performance.Once you have found a rake you like mark the mast step so you can repeat the setting and also check to see it has not moved. Lignikon serial mom. Some of the good sailors have two rake settings a heavy and a light setting which I think is a great idea because of the increased mainsheet tension you need to run in the breeze.