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Pixie Dust · January 17, 2006, 10:31:40 PM

How many reefs do you have in your main? I only have 1 set and I am thinking about adding another. I have a full batten main.
Any thoughts?
Skipper Dave, how about your boat?
It can get challenging out there. It is a little tough when it is blowing hard, especially if singlehanding. I really enjoy winds around 13.

CharlieJ · January 17, 2006, 10:41:15 PM

Connie- is that a general question?

On Tehani we have three rows of reef points. On our 21 footer we had the same- three rows. I also had the same number on my trimaran main AND mizzen.

I always keep the first row reeved. If sailing offshore the second would be reeved prior to going outside. If I took the second reef and the weather was iffy, I'd reeve the third set, but otherwise that one stays empty.

I also have a reef point in my working jib which takes it to storm jib size.

Pixie Dust · January 17, 2006, 11:25:49 PM

Thanks Charlie! Yes that was a general question. I need to get some extra reef points put in!
Good info to have.
Is your jib furling or hank on?

CharlieJ · January 18, 2006, 12:36:19 AM

Hank on- I'm an old fart and way to old to change now. I like my jibs to set right, and a rolled up headsail just won't. I 've heard all the stuff about them, but the fact is that a rolled up headsail just plain doesn't set as well as a hanked on does.

Of course that's a opinion. Your mileage may vary :)

Pixie Dust · January 18, 2006, 10:31:22 PM

Charlie, I have a roller reefing and you are right in that. When it is rolled to the reefing marks, the sail is just not shaped nice and does not seem to do as well. I thought it was just me and maybe something I am doing.... (maybe is ;) But after reading some entries, it may also be the nature of the beast.

Skipper Dave · February 09, 2006, 03:10:49 PM

Hey Connie,

I've been busy so I missed your question on reefs. We have three as well. I also have a roller furling and roll it in on occasion and it works well. I just started a web site and have some pics of the boat feel free to visit. It is still under construction.
www.thetinamarie.zoomshare.com

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This morning it looked so nice out I thought I'd leave it out.

S/V "Tina Marie" Cal 2-27

Seadogg · June 22, 2006, 03:37:43 PM

Well, it looks as though it's gonna be a nice weekend here in ol' Michigan. Kind of a double edged sword; it'll be nice enough to sail BUT it's also gonna be nice enough to get to those yard work chores that have been neglected due to all the rain we've been getting lately.

Oh, well.... ::)

Tentative plans are:

1. work on the yard stuff Saturday.
2. Sneak out early Sunday and head to Lake Michigan for a nice day sail.

Gonna check out the Holland area of the "gold coast". I've never sailed there and it looks wonderful. (Yes, I do have charts!)

What are your plans for this weekend? Anyone from this board gonna be sailing in the Holland area?

Fair winds,

Nick

Skipper Dave · June 22, 2006, 04:40:12 PM

Hey Nick,

Getting a valve job on the engine so no sailing for us. We are having sailing withdrawls...
I was just in your state up in Traverse City on business. What a beautiful area that is. Is Holland similar?

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This morning it looked so nice out I thought I'd leave it out.

S/V "Tina Marie" Cal 2-27

Captain Smollett · June 22, 2006, 08:40:53 PM

No sailing this weekend, but camping up near the Smokies. :)

Zen · June 22, 2006, 08:52:23 PM

Avg temps here this weekend 105 degrees. Swim in the pool tonight (Thurs), Friday: (off yeah!) to the marina early, then back home stay inside read, computer design, etc till eve, then swim in the pool, Sat: short morning sail, short walk to town for lunch, sail back home, margaritas and Japanese TV, late night swim in the pool. Sunday: early morning boat work, Home before it gets too hot, unless Marina is cooler. Sangrias, read, boat stuff/short sail, not in that order.

AdriftAtSea · June 22, 2006, 08:55:34 PM

Marina bound tomorrow, and working on the boat rest of day. Got friends coming out on Saturday...so going sailing. :D same thing on sunday.

Zen · June 22, 2006, 09:16:45 PM

Dan you always have friends coming over! U R a real party animal ;D ;D
enjoy!

s/v Faith · June 22, 2006, 09:31:13 PM

Been working on the boat all week, nearly finished with the deck core repair...... gotta finsih it Friday, since I have a race Saturday (last race of the spring series).

Probably spend Saturday night out on the hook, and sail sunday.

Seadogg · June 22, 2006, 10:55:58 PM

Skipper Dave:

Yes, Holland is a very nice area as well. But it's a bit different from Traverse City. Holland is located on both Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa, so it's got a lot of waterfrontage going for it.

This will be the first time I've sailed it, but I've camped there and toured it before.

I'll let you know how the sailing goes.

Cheers,

Nick

Skipper Dave · June 23, 2006, 04:08:08 PM

Sounds good Nick,

Looks like I'll be going to Kalamazoo in a few weeks but no water there. Have a great weekend sailing.

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This morning it looked so nice out I thought I'd leave it out.

S/V "Tina Marie" Cal 2-27

Pixie Dust · June 23, 2006, 08:52:29 PM

I am actually going to be a land lubber for the next couple of weeks/ends and not float on my boat.
I just got back last night from out of town work, so I am staying in Tally. I am finally going to clean my humble abode this weekend and prepare for my next wks adventure. I am headed home to WV for my :-X yr. high school reunion. I have not been back since 1987 so this should be fun! I get to be a little mountain mama again for a few days. My little Pixie will have to do without me until the wkend of the 8th. :) You guys get some wind in your sails for me. I am already going through withdrawals. :D

AdriftAtSea · June 24, 2006, 11:26:28 PM

Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate today. It poured buckets of rain off and on all day. I didn't want to take two newbies—actually, sailing virgins—out in thunder and lightning... :( I'm hoping tomorrow will be better.

Not really a party animal... just trying to introduce the Pretty Gee to all my extended family and friends. :D

Oldrig · June 25, 2006, 10:30:41 AM

Yeah, the weather here in the Northeast has been ABYSMAL. I've had one sail this season, last Sunday, and the wind was gusting above 25 knots.

It was wild, fun a bit disappointing: As my first shakedown sail of the season, I discovered how many things I forgot: how to tie a bowline quickly, how to thread the jib sheets, how to approach the mooring.

But I had hoped to sail this weekend. No luck. Severe thunderstorms, terrifying downpours.

Talk about sailing withdrawal.

Hope things are better in other parts of the country.

--Joe

AdriftAtSea · June 25, 2006, 12:54:59 PM

Oldrig is right...

No sailing this weekend... thunderstorms over Buzzards Bay and torrential downpours were just part of the reason for not going out. :( Did get a bit more work done on the Pretty Gee though...just wish the weather would cooperate a bit.

oded kishony · June 25, 2006, 01:38:04 PM

Last weekend was our fist 'big' sail of the season. It was choppy & gusty. I ended up droping the jib-first time I've tried this on my present boat. On my previous O'day 23 (very nice boat)I used to drop the main when the wind kicked up. The Paceship generally handled nicely on main alone, but didn't point very well. I didn't even have my reefing lines set! It was pleasant but a bit stressful. Had some engine issues as well.

Oded

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