[Public-List] going solo

[David Terrell]

Jim

Aside from a heart attack or stroke, there are about two ways to die 
while sailing - get in the water unintentionally and get hit in the head 
by the boom. I our part of the world, a pdf helps mainly for recovery of 
the body and early and easy settlement of your estate by your executor. 
The water temp gets up to about 68 f in July and August. It is my 
understanding that polyester jacklines are better than nylon because UV 
rays degrade them more slowly. Change themwhen they change color - get 
faded out. clpping on whenever you go on deck is the best policy. I 
think this is a case of a good rule keeping you if you keep it every 
time.

David, 432


On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 8:31 AM, Lawrence Morris wrote:

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