Pat,
I agree with the responses so far. I go out, sometimes, on just the
headsail. It handles nicely. The only worry I would be concerned about is in
very high wind. If you watch the wind, I don't see any major issues. It is
like my flight instructor told me years ago about flying -- Just fly the
damn plane!
Lance Jones
Cruising Captain, Barefoot Sailing Club
Catalina 27TR SN 5455 Gaelforce!
Capri 25 SN 411 Scottish Rebel!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick R Ford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "IC27A" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 12:51 PM
Subject: catalina27-talk: Sailing with Genoa ( jib ) only
Listees,
Do any of you sail without the Main, Genoa only ?
I'm retired, live 6 blocks from my slip, sail single hand 5-6 times a
week. Sometimes just a few hours twice a day. I've fallen into the habit
of going out without
unpacking the main. Sail jib only. Warm up the diesel, disconnect shore
power,
cast off mooring lines, back out and head for the gate---maybe 5 minutes.
Coming in--5 to 10 minutes to batten down and head for home.
When I use the Main it's 45 minutes to go out and 45 minutes to batten
down.
I haven't sailed the Main for 2 months. I feel like I'm cheating or
something.
Next time I'm GOING to sail the Main--for sure--and I don't.
Wondering if I am the only one that doe this. I never notice anyone else
out with the jib only. ???
Pat Ford
Seabiscuit 3692
Port Washington, WI
