[Rhodes22-list] HOW DO YOU SAIL SINGLEHANDED?

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Rick:

What is the size of your head sail? Is it a 175? I find that having the 175
all the way out with a full main and pop top up  makes for a rough ride in
12kts.

Cheers,
Shawn
S/V Sweet Baboo (Recycled 86)


On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 12:59 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> 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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