[Public-List] Heaving-to an Alberg

[jon]

Dear Ed,
            We often heave-to our 30 Alberg. The strength of the wind 
determines the amount of jib let out. We always raise the boom with the 
topping lift(if the main is up) and let the mainsheet out full, thus 
balancing the jib to the helm, while the main rustles gently. Works every 
time. Just be careful of the boom when getting under way! Works thus far in 
winds upto 25 knots. Good luck. Jonathan. "EMMY" As pointed out, the wind 
WILL push you a bit but the comfort of eating a meal or just hanging out is 
reward indeed.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "edward schroeder" <eddiediver at sbcglobal.net>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:53 PM
Subject: [Public-List] Heaving-to an Alberg


Has anybody tried successfully to heave-to an Alberg? If so, what size 
foresail was used? Every time I try, the boat starts sailing. Not that I 
will be sailing the "Emotional Rescue" soon; it is out of the water and the 
damages to the keel and rudder shoe/rudder/ tiller head are being repaired 
after the grounding.

We were sailing along a few days after the grounding, when I noticed, that 
to go straight, I had the tiller in my lap. I went back to the underwater 
photos taken after the recent grounding and guessed that the bronze rudder 
shoe/pintel was loose. Thats what it was.

Ed Schroeder
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