Less is best. Some boats heave to well with just the mainsail alone. Double reef your mainsail, lash the tiller or wheel and see if you can get her to heave to. I would not use a Genoa because it has too much sail area. Some folks try rolling up a furling Genoa partway, but this places enormous loads on furling gear in high winds. Try the main alone approach first. If you still cannot get her to heave to, have your sailmaker build a small storm jib and use that as shown.
Being a beginner sailor my first impulse has always been to take down all the sail and turn the engine on when in high winds and seas. My question is how much sail can you have up and still stay upright when heaving to? On my Pearson 303 sloop I have a 150% genoa and a mainsail with 2 reefs. Thanks Capt.
Less is best. Some boats heave to well with just the mainsail alone. Double reef your mainsail, lash the tiller or wheel and see if you can get her to heave to. I would not use a Genoa because it has too much sail area. Some folks try rolling up a furling Genoa partway, but this places enormous loads on furling gear in high winds. Try the main alone approach first. If you still cannot get her to heave to, have your sailmaker build a small storm jib and use that as shown.
seasensical 1 year ago
Being a beginner sailor my first impulse has always been to take down all the sail and turn the engine on when in high winds and seas. My question is how much sail can you have up and still stay upright when heaving to? On my Pearson 303 sloop I have a 150% genoa and a mainsail with 2 reefs. Thanks Capt.
CapnSaltine 1 year ago
I just have to figure out how to do this in my dinghy. 8 P
BrothersFreedive 1 year ago
Thanks--
Best always,
Captain John
seasensical 1 year ago
love your hand drawings! lol
BrothersFreedive 1 year ago
Thanks. Good info. I'll be able to grab a cup of coffee and watch a movie or two.
CapnPaul 2 years ago
Thank you.
ArtistIreland 2 years ago