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shemandr replied to the thread Invest 94L --> PC 9 --> TS Imelda --> Hurricane Imelda.Irene. Irma. Others? -
Dalliance replied to the thread 1978 H30 Shaft Removal/Rudder.I have a 1982 H30 and have long believed that there were only two ways to pull the shaft: remove the skeg and drop the rudder or pull... -
I'm guessing that the "intruder" may be a disgruntled former race participant in the club. Probably the best course of action is to... -
shemandr replied to the thread Timing for the perfect tack.A windex is accurate to as little as 2 degrees close to the wind. It is an amazing index but people who have one should read the...
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PaulK replied to the thread What Do People Use To Get Weather Info While At Sea?.Radio, anyone? -
Tally Ho replied to the thread Electronics.A working VHF is important, so your plan makes sense. You don’t necessarily need to drop the mast to install a new antenna and wire... -
Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Invest 94L --> PC 9 --> TS Imelda --> Hurricane Imelda.Looking at this morning's models I'm still in camp no-landfall. It looks like the GFS and ECMWF both bring the storm up just short of... -
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danstanford replied to the thread Timing for the perfect tack.The tacking angle will be somewhere close to 90 degrees but one should probably turn down 5 degrees for speed build right before the... -
I think I must be misunderstanding this, because no part of this is correct. 90 degrees is actually a really good starting point - very...
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Stu Jackson replied to the thread Timing for the perfect tack.That is NOT what I said. I said 90 degrees was not doable and to sail one tack upwind then the other, to be able to tell the angle... -
Ddlochner replied to the thread Timing for the perfect tack.This is part of the issue. When sailing, especially up wind, apparent wind angle is critical. Lake and small bay sailing is challenging...
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My 32-footer may not be a good comparison… but, I need way more than 90 degrees to tack. I usually figure 120 degrees and then Adjust... -
RussC replied to the thread Timing for the perfect tack.I use 90* as that gives me a visual reference point to know where I'm at in the maneuver. it's just a starting/reference point to...
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How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. Trying to tack single handed is tough, too many things to do all at once...
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I sail a '72 Catalina 22, so hopefully comparable. When we tack, I try to get as close to the wind as possible --we're always slightly...
