[Rhodes22-list] HOW DO YOU SAIL SINGLEHANDED?

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I sail the open water of Lake Erie with full sails and pop top up to about
12 knots before furling down.  An autohelm is a big help for single handing.

Rick


On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 11:43 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I usually sail single handed. Moderate chop, light winds, 8-10. I usually
> start out with full jib, 150, and about 2/3 main, cb down fully, into wind.
> Invariably the wind builds to 10-12 or more....sometimes I reduce headsail
> to about 120, sometimes don't and just hang on for the ride...sheets
> outside, boom in lower position, rails 6-10 above water. I weigh about
> 250....
> What do you usually find best for you. Ps...coastal bay, tidal salt
> water....
>
>
>
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> Chris Greco
> Long Island, NY
> Great South Bay
> 1987 Rhodes 22,  Blue Hawaii
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