Suffolk and Berkshire, Henry Charles Howard, Earl of, 1833-1898, Peek, Hedley, Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1870-1918 · London : Lawrence and Bullen · leaf 683
lie cond)ined centre of effort is just about 2 feetaft of the centre of the runner, but I am going to tiy itfurther forward in the new boat, as the head sail will betwo feet longer on the foot, the mast being in the sameplace. This will bnlance the sails, practically, on the siderunners, and the… … Rudder (Back). the result is truly appalling, and I wish to prevent thisby putting the centre of effort further forward ; besides,1 do not see any advantage in giving her ^o muchweather helm, as it only stops her. The sails should beof fairly strong stuff, and I prefer a loose-footed main-sail to a…
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