[Public-List] going solo

[Lawrence Morris]

When using an auto pilot a harness and jacklines are mandatory. You go overboard and the boat will sail away and leave you. 

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Larry Morris

On Jun 5, 2012, at 7:46 AM, James Allocco <jamesallocco at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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