Typical Crew Size

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Rick Allen

Hi all, we're looking to enter s/v PainKiller in the 34 Nationals comming up.  We haven't raced her much (Three bridge, Doublehanded) and we were wondering what the opinion on optimum crew would be.  we were thinking six, but I know we could have as many as eight.  What do you guys typically race with?  We won't be flying a spinnaker.
Rick Allen, C34 IA Commodore
Former owner of "PainKiller", 1988 C34 MKI, Sail#746, std. rig, wing keel.

rirvine

Rick:

Do come and join the fun!   If you want more information on the Nationals, let me know. 

There are as many ideas about correct crew as there are boats sailing.  They range for 2 people to the maximum allowed under the one design rules which is 8.  We race Crew's Nest with some success with a crew of 5 - more than that and we start falling all over each other.

Hope to see you there.

Ray

Rick Allen

Thanks for the info Ray,  We've been thinking about a crew of 6, but you never know who's going to show up!  Look forward to seeing you at the race, I'm sure we'll be looking at your stern most of the time!!
Rick Allen, C34 IA Commodore
Former owner of "PainKiller", 1988 C34 MKI, Sail#746, std. rig, wing keel.