[Public-List] going solo

Jeffrey Randall jcrandall1956 at gmail.com
Tue Jun 5 04:13:30 PDT 2012


I have owned Yankee Star for about 5 years and as yet have not sailed
solo.  I have motored to a mooring and launched etc. But have not gone out
solo for even a perfect wx sail.  What gear/safety precautions or reading
would you solo sailors recommend.

I use a slip so that is problem # 1 on a windy day.  I can easily catch and
release from a mooring but the potential for the dock/boat contact is a
little exciting.  My wife has been up on the bow and I have practiced solo
dockings a few times and will continue to do so till I feel I can do them
in heavy winds.  There is seldom someone around when you most need them.
The corrollary to that is when you screw up the dock is full.

FYI, I raise the main from the mast, and currently have no plans/cash to
re-rig the main halyard to the cockpit but I do have roller furling.  After
all it is the 21st century.

Any and all ideas would be greatly appreciated.  Like flying the
spinnaker,  this is one of those things that you have to try and become
accomplished at.

-- 
Sincerely,


Jeff Randall
JCMedical
603-498-5574



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