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doug

guys, i'm going to "pick your brains".. i'm new to sailing and new to this boat. sailed today, single handed. when it came time to motor into the dock, i wound up the head sail with the furler. let the main sheet out and tried to depower the boat as much as possible. but while i was lowering the main, the boat did two pretty quick 360 degree turns, not a pretty thing. unless you have some suggestions, i'll try lowering the main first next time, then roll up the jib. i think i need some sort of tiller tamer also, had one on my previous boat which would keep the tiller fixed in one position. i've ask another question on a separate thread. thanks for helping. doug
 
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Frank Ladd

Definately get a tiller tamer for single handing

Use any method you can to lock the tiller in position so you can work the sails. I usually Backwind the jib and let the main pretty loose with the tiller tied to the lee. This "heave to" position lets the boat drift calmly while I reef or lower sails.
 
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