OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Spiralling telltales reveal stalled airflow
A telltale that spirals shows the airflow on that side of the sail has stalled.
- Time
- ⏱ 2 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
What you need
- Wool telltales
How to do it
- Watch the telltale on the windward side.
- If it spirals, the airflow has stalled.
- Adjust the sheets and correct the sail accordingly.
Sources
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If one tell-tale begins to spiral, it is indicating the sail has detached air flow on that side.
