There are a lot of people where I kept Windabout that would go out with just genny - including me. Mostly it was because it was an afterwork sail, or it was just way to windy out on the sound and sailing around the bay with the genny was nice and leisurely and like you said - set up and stow away time can't be beat. Go with it
Dave C27 #5212 Windabout Cape Cod, MA http://dpbcc.home.comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick R Ford Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 12:52 PM To: IC27A 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
