Sam, for some winter reading get yourself some books on trim and sail use and general sailing.
There are few online (PDF) sources that might be of interest (e.g.: http://sfbaysss.net/resource/doc/SinglehandedTipsThirdEdition.pdf, or http://setsail.com/mwh.pdf, or http://setsail.com/sts.pdf). But probably the best one book I could recommend is Don Guillette’s Sail Trim Guide (http://www.sailtrimproducts.com/sail_trim_users_guide.html). This might be the best $25 you ever spend on the boat. Marek From: Dan via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 6:42 AM To: sam.c.sal...@gmail.com ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Cunningham Sam, Well for certain I’m filled with envy considering I’m sitting in the Pacific North West and thought last weekends 63 degrees was fantastic for sailing (winds 10 - 15 KTS). But I’d much rather be where you are! I’m a relatively new sailor with a 26’ that I’ve had for about 6 months - and I’m always anxious to learn the nuances of the boat. It came with a large selection of very nice sails (6) and my first attempts at sailing her went very well and I was solo. While new at sailing boats I have a lifetime of using the wind for power with over 30 years as a hang glider pilot, wind surfer, and paraglider pilot. So it’s learning the mechanics of how best to set sails; at this point the proper way of raising the sails. I’m taking ASA sailing lessons in April which should show me some of the equipment that I’m not familiar with. If you have any words of wisdom aside from sitting in a bar in Antigua, sounds so nice, I surely appreciate it. Kind Regards, Dan Utinske C&C 26' Dan On Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM, Sam Salter via CnC-List wrote: I'm sitting here in a bar on the dock in Jolly Harbour, Antigua. The boat we’re sailing doesn't have one and I must admit I didn't miss it - you can work around it and the sailing priorities are different. But I have one on the 26 and I have a jack line. I wouldn't be without it! I use it all the time to bring the draft forward without cupping the leech. If you're racing, it allows the draft to be brought forward without going above the black line. That's all - I need another gin and tonic. Sam :-) _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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