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Lisa Woodburn
Hi.I haven't yet had the pleasure of sailing my new (old) Catalina 22 in winds greater than 10 knots, and maybe not even that much.Was curious as to when things can get "hairy", especially without an experienced crew on board... Around what wind conditions would you advise a single-handed sailor to have an extra person on board for weight when heeling (or to pick me up if I fall off!)?When would you advise an extra 2 people? At what wind predictions would you head out with just the jib? (my rigging is backwards and I've not yet taken the mast down to fix it - the mainsail halyard is on the jib's side and has no winch to help me raise the main, it's a good workout, but I'd rather not raise the main if I'm going to have to reef it!)I've been advised to just use the motor if the winds are >20 knots . What wind conditions would even make motoring unfeasable? IE: what kind of winds will push the boat off course too much to even motor over to the marina?I sail an inland lake, so tides and waves do not have much of an effect here, but wind shifts and monsoons do.Thanks a bunch in advance for any advise!Lisa