Soling 1 Meter Sailing Tips

​Courtesy of Erv Kaeser:

1. Rig boat with deck level fore and aft.
2. Set Mast angle: 2 degree forward rake.
3. Set Backstay: Snug, not tight; loosen for light air.
4. Set Cunningham: Just remove wrinkles.
5. Set Main outhaul: 1.5" fullness.
6. Set Jib luff: just remove wrinkles.
7. Set Jib outhaul: 1.5" fullness.
8. Set Main sheet: Incline boat at approximate 35 degree sailing angle. Set main boom 1 ½" from center line. Set jib boom to point at shroud.
9. Set Vang to: View boat from 2 boat lengths astern with mast and backstay aligned.
   1. see leeward side of main clew
      
   2. see center batten pointing at you
      
   3. see windward side of top batten