You just have to roll tack the 16, it's much harder with no jib, but weight placement and timing will make it happen. You can put reef points in your mainsail if you want. Much easier than which sail do I want to live without. CARY I-20 #232
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/05/04 06:50PM >>> Earlier this summer I set up my boat at the marina even though I thought the wind was just too high and the waves too big. I was delt out so much wind that I just couldnt get up the bravery to battle it head to head. So instead, I tried "jib sailing". I only put up the jib and set out. Utterly wierd. It was pretty hard to tack, seems like to do so I had to let the wind push me backwards while I held the rudders opposite to turn. Okay, pretty poor performance overall. Then I went back, took down the jib and put up the main reefed-in... How bad did this suck? Plenty! I do not think a H16 can possibly tack without a jib. Especially in high winds! Has anyone else played around with trying to sail an H16 like an old H14? Why did this totally NOT work? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PALMETTO HEALTH CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately. ============================================================================== Group Home http://www.TheBeachcats.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beachcats/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
