[Public-List] going solo

[James Allocco]

Jeff,

I agree with George that for me an auto pilot is a must when single handing
and get dock lines and fenders ready, etc. I would suggest jacklines and a
harness when single handing in heavy weather.
Jim Allocco
Barchetta Mia #565

On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 7:30 AM, George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>wrote:

> Jeff
>
> On Jun 5, 2012, at 7:13, Jeffrey Randall <jcrandall1956 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > 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 don't do much different. I plan maneuvers out a bit more, drop sail
> sooner when approaching a raft up, pre-prepare rafting lines on the cleats,
> and allow more time for everything. The autopilot is essential for me,
> steering the boat while I tend to other things.
>
> > 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.
>
> That can be a big problem. Sometimes the best seems to be getting one line
> somewhere and the warping the boat into position. I'm currently thinking
> about adding rub rails.
>
> > 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.
>
> I raise and lower the main at the mast. I've rigged lazyjacks and the
> contain the sail until I have time to tidy up.
>
> I don't have roller furling, but do rig a down haul tied to the top jib
> hank and led to the cockpit. With the downhaul and sheet pulled tight, the
> jib stays under control.
>
> > 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.
>
> I've never flown the spinnaker singlehanded.
>
> George
>
> Sent from a primitive pocket computer. Please assume all errors are due to
> that.
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