[Rhodes22-list] Boat doesn't come up into wind

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Hank,

I never practiced that, but figure it might help.

Rick

On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 3:42 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> "And hang the motor kill switch lanyard down overboard so you can yank it
> from the water..." as you deftly dodge the spinning prop.  That'll be a fun
> ride!
>
> Hank
> On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 3:36 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> > Any size tethered adult dragging in the water will turn a 22' sailboat.
> >
> > If you like riding the big waves, the easier arrangement is two jacklines
> > shackled from the bow cleat and tied to the aft cleats running along each
> > side outside the shrouds.  Tie to the swim ladder at least a 3 step rope
> > ladder to extend it.  And hang the motor kill switch lanyard down
> overboard
> > so you can yank it from the water.
> >
> > Tether yourself to the windward line when going forward.  Of course, it
> is
> > best your widow gets your empty shell nicely wrapped in a life jacket.
> >
> > Or, if you don't mind losing your hat, do it this way:
> >
> >
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cXcg2cah8FA
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 4:46 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> >  rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >
> > > I have heard of people tying a 20' nylon strap or line to the stopper
> > knot
> > > on their mainsheet then to a gate shackle (can be released under
> > pressure)
> > > which hooks to your lifejacket, and thus forming a jackline that will
> > also
> > > release the mainsheet cleat.  If you fell over the mainsheet would
> > (should)
> > > release from the cleat, then the boat would fall off the wind and jibe.
> > > Then your resistance in the water would pull the main taught and with
> any
> > > luck put the boat in irons when it rounded up.
> > > Either that or it would run over you, crush you and then drag your
> > > lifeless shell to shore somewhere so your wife can get her insurance $!
> > >
> > > Bob
> > >
> > > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 10:33 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> > > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > My Rhodes also balances easily so I can sail upwind for miles with
> the
> > > tiller
> > > > not tied down. On a brisk day I like to stand in companionway where
> > it's
> > > > warm and comfortable with good visibility. I have noticed lee helm on
> > one
> > > > tack but not the other - maybe outboard is acting like a brake if
> it's
> > > down.
> > > > Yeah, best not to fall overboard
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----
> > > > Fair winds and following seas .....  Steve Raye
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