[Rhodes22-list] HOW DO YOU SAIL SINGLEHANDED?

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Under those conditions, lower pop top, lower main sail slider on mast. Full or close to full main. Tighten the Rhodes equivalent of the out hall to flatten main. Unfurl the 150 until you feel comfortable with the heel. 

On a close reach, put on a bit of windward  traveler to center the boom. If a gust hits, reduce traveler, then tighten again when boat has a comfortable heel. Centerboard fully down when on close reach. crew Weight forward

On broad reach a lot of centerboard prevents an uncontrolled breach, but slows the boat. A bit more genny gives more speed.

On a run, full main, full genny, just a bit of centerboard, traveler centered. Weight in stern.

Joe



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