A textbook Charlie Foxtrot. In the BVI, all you need to do is glance towards the east occasionally to see a squall. If there is a dark, towering, low cumulus with no visibility upwind, and a big drop in temperature, snug down!--reef early, or better yet, pull that big roachy catamaran mainsail down. Sailing wing on wing was a really "brave" thing to do! Accidental jibe with battens caught in the shrouds, here we come. At least you guys are creating work for the sailmakers!
No kidding. Port jibsheet frayed and become stuck at point of metal in the selftailer at winch. Took 2 minutes to free it prior to furling jib and executing turn. Wind went from 15 to 20-30 knots in under minute, and then up over 40+. Sails were dropped and turn made.
We were sailing on Miss Jess, 36 Jeanneau, the Morning of 6/20/08. We were between Great Dog and Virgin Gorda We did see it coming and had all sails down before it hit. It was a rough ride and we did see winds at 45 knots with no visability. Rain and waves.
A textbook Charlie Foxtrot. In the BVI, all you need to do is glance towards the east occasionally to see a squall. If there is a dark, towering, low cumulus with no visibility upwind, and a big drop in temperature, snug down!--reef early, or better yet, pull that big roachy catamaran mainsail down. Sailing wing on wing was a really "brave" thing to do! Accidental jibe with battens caught in the shrouds, here we come. At least you guys are creating work for the sailmakers!
bluetommy77 2 years ago
No kidding. Port jibsheet frayed and become stuck at point of metal in the selftailer at winch. Took 2 minutes to free it prior to furling jib and executing turn. Wind went from 15 to 20-30 knots in under minute, and then up over 40+. Sails were dropped and turn made.
poohball1234 3 years ago
You should head up directly into the wind when trying to lower your sails.
lowcountrydawg2525 3 years ago
We were sailing on Miss Jess, 36 Jeanneau, the Morning of 6/20/08. We were between Great Dog and Virgin Gorda We did see it coming and had all sails down before it hit. It was a rough ride and we did see winds at 45 knots with no visability. Rain and waves.
garyandliz 3 years ago