Singlehanded Sailing book, free download

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Peter

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Apr 26, 2016
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Macgregor 26M ca
Thanks to a tip on BoatBits Blog,
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I found an interesting book on the Singlehanded Sailing Society's website called "Thoughts, Tips, Techniques and Tactics for Singlehanded Sailing" by Andrew Evans.

It's available for free download at
http://www.sfbaysss.org/tipsbook/

Peter
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n3935j

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Oct 31, 2019
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Peter
And thanks to you for sharing it. A interesting read and generous compilation
from Mr. Evans. Though not mentioned in name, he makes a very good case for the
Vega as a standout choice of boat. Cast off fore and aft!
Patrick
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I found an interesting book on the Singlehanded Sailing Society's website called
"Thoughts, Tips, Techniques and Tactics for Singlehanded Sailing" by Andrew
Evans.

It's available for free download at

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'
 
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SVFlyAway

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Oct 31, 2019
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It looks like a great book. I was looking at the organization SSS webpage
and found it interesting. Does anyone belong to this organization. I see it
is based in the Bay Area, with a lot of racing, so I don't know if it would
be worthwhile joining it -- living out-of-state.

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 7:11 AM, Patrick McDonald
motorcoaster@... wrote:
 
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georgebiery

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Oct 31, 2019
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I'm a member, but wouldn't suggest you join if you live out of state unless you are racing in their events.

However, every even numbered year the SSS holds a series of seminars in preparation for their Singlehanded Transpac race to Hawaii. These seminars are free for anyone to attend and cover topics such as general boat preparation, electricity budgeting, autopilots, and sails. I know that at one point they were also talking about doing the seminars online for distance learners.

I haven't looked at Andy's book yet, but have heard several people extoll the virtues of the Vega as a good boat for the SH Transpac.

George
 
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tim_klynn

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Feb 12, 2008
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Adam Correa raced an International Folkboat "Blue Moon" last year. The IF26 is more similar to the Vega than most of the other boats in the race. In his blog, Adam mentioned that he was hoping someone with a Vega would enter to give him more of a closer matched race.

I think the Olson 30's did very well as usual.
There are some great videos on Youtube made by some of the racers (primarily "Idefix" and "Warriors Wish"). Ronny from Warriors Wish has a led a pretty interesting life of adventure. I think he has only been sailing for 2 years and was the 4th boat to finish.

Youtube also has video from a guy from SF that did the Farallone's Race on a Vega, put on by the SSS, which is used as qualifier for the SSS.

I was thinking perhaps the guys on LeaLea should join the race next year, as they are heading back to Hawaii then anyway, but I suppose w/2 people on board they would not exactly be singlehanding.

My impression of the SSS is that they are a very friendly bunch of sailors. I wouldn't mind doing the race, but I'd have a lot of prep to do, including learning how to sail.
 
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j.hunter9999

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Oct 30, 2019
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I can't help notice the outboard on the boat on the cover. Its only a matter of time before Bella's 36 year old diesel decides to call it a day.

Jack
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Vega1447

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Oct 19, 2019
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Albin Vega 27 Limerick
Is an outboard not likely to become a handicap if heavy weather develops?

Susceptible to damage if left in place and difficult to secure below
decks if necessary to unmount?

And useless when you really need it to *help* get out of trouble in an
emergency?

John V1447 Breakaway
 
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SVFlyAway

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Oct 31, 2019
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You assessments are pretty much right on. I have used OBs on similar boats
and in rougher conditions they do tend to cavitate when the stern lifts. For
the Vega, an OB should be about 9hp (a smaller OB will move it, and I
recently moved my Vega in calm water at 4 knots with an electric trolling
motor with 55 pounds of thrust). A 9hp will give you some chance against
wind and current though. A 9hp OB would probably weight 80 pounds, give or
take 5 pounds I'd say. That is a lot to lift over the rail when the boat is
rocking. And where would you store it? I have seen other boats with openings
cut into the hull and a box glassed in. the OB lives in the box and some can
even be raised totally up into the hull. An advantage of this is that it is
right there where you are and it can be turned, thus directed thrust.

I don't like having a lot of gasoline on board as it is far more explosive
than diesel. So that is another reason I repowered with a Beta. And the
diesel has more torque and that always is a good thing on a boat like a
Vega. All that said, the OB would save several boat units in cost.

Anyway, my thoughts.

Chris
 
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georgebiery

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Oct 31, 2019
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All true. Add to that the fact that you can't effectively use the ob for power generation like an inboard.

But, that boat is an Olson 30 - light weight displacement boat. The difference between a 6hp ob and 10hp inboard is at least 200 lbs. On a SH Transpac that motor "may" be used for the trip into the slip at Henioli. The boats are towed out from their slips at the Corinthean YC and probably back into the slip in HI.

For local races the only need for an ob on a light displacement boat would be to get to the start on a light wind day. Andy probably has the outboard hanging on the transom in that picture because he's doing a local shorthanded race.

In terms of the Vega it would be interesting to see if the conversion to ob for a long downhill race like the SH Transpac would pay for itself in weight and drag savings versus rating change. Since the Vega is relatively light, I would guess that the change would be beneficial.

GB
 
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