[Rhodes22-list] Rummy is right, but I may still need a 110

[David Culp]

This is my first experience with a big foresail and just figured it might
have been more intended for big water use.  I am used to sailing with a 110
on other boats
and trimming with the telltales.  Seems like I don't get to see the
telltales on this sail very often, but I will keep at it until I do...
Thanks.


Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 08:01:07 EDT
From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rummy is right, but I may still need a 110
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David,
Congratulations. It takes a wise person to admit their lack of experience
might be the problem. None of us have the same conditions for sailing. Ocean
winds are usually very steady and predictable. The same holds true for great
lakes sailors. Inland lake sailors sometimes have steady winds, but for the
most
 part, our conditions change by the minute, hour or by which part of the
lake
we  are sailing on.
I personally am a lazy sailor. I don't like fidgeting with equipment all
 the
time, so the CDI furler wouldn't do me much good. Having another sail
onboard is just something else to store, maintain and have underfoot.
Continue with what you are doing. You will find the balance in your boat
 and
sharpen your skills at the same time. If you happen to break something along
the way, keep on smiling and chalk it up as another wonderful learning
experience.

Rummy