[Rhodes22-list] Trip to Edenton

[Chris Cowie]

Eileen/Steve:

I agree with Chris G.  Don't be afraid to keep the sails furled and or furl them in as the wind builds.  Lowering the boom also helps in heavy wind conditions, Stan can show you how to do this.  Also don't be afraid to use the outboard.  I find it is hard to sail close hauled, into a heavy headwind and sometimes motor sail.  Keeping a little bit of sail out while motoring will help stabilize the boat.  Listen to NOAA and determine the forecasted wind direction and try to stay upwind.  Sailing on a broad reach, perpendicular to the wind, or down wind is a lot easier than close haul in heavy wind conditions.  Consider being in a river or more sheltered cove area if the winds kick up, this area should have more manageable sea conditions if the wind kicks up.  Go for it and have fun.

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-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Geankoplis
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 9:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trip to Edenton

Welcome Eileen and Steve,
				I would suggest that you make liberal use of
the furling main and headsail.  Start out with 1/2 main and 1/2 jib.  You
should sail almost flat in 15 knots of wind.  If you wish more sail,
increase the jib in increments until it is full, then increase the main
incrementally.  Practice furling each several times and I think you will be
fine.  Good luck.
Chris G

-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Eileen and Steve
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 16:50
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trip to Edenton



Thank you all for the encouragement and the very warm welcome.  We are
planning our trip for this weekend if the weather holds.  To be honest, I am
a bit anxious, since the NOAA is now calling for day time winds between 12
and 14 kts.  I somehow think this may be a bit strong for our first solo
trip.  Please let me know if you agree, or I am being neurotic.  Since we
live in central NC, rescheduling is not a horrible inconvenience.  I am
hoping Stan would not let us do anything over our heads, and he did say that
the lenth of time he would stay with us depends on how fast learners we are.


We have taken the 1st 2 ASA classes, but that was over a year ago with no
time on the water since.  Hence the decision to buy a boat.  We arrived at
the decision point of; do we want to sail?  Or do we want to pretend we want
to sail?

I have noted all of the great advice and headed as many as possible (even
bought Sailing for Dummies).  But, while I appreciate Rummy's suggestion, I
think libations are out for this trip until safely docked.

Thanks Again,

Eileen and Steve


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