Hello, Fairly new to the sailing world (or at least handling my own boat), went out a few times by myself as well as with a few people and only used the Genoa. I probably would not do this in gusty condition but really enjoyed it in nice study wind.
Stephan On 8/4/07, Patrick R Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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 > > >
