Hey, Alan! As we know, y0u don´t have a whisker pole. But with the wind from the stern you could drop the mainsail and spread the spinnaker wit the main boom. That should be easier for the steering as well. And I don´t think you would loose any speed.
That's a really good idea and I was thinking of doing that on several occasions, but in those light fickle conditions you only need wait an hour or two and the wind has veered or increased in strength. Great comment and good old school advice.
One of the reasons I'm going with a junk rig is to be able to adjust sail without having to go forward or pull anything on deck. The ability to reef with the wind was a big factor for me
There are two types of sailors in the North Atlantic. The first type is the ones that say to themselves, "I don't see a storm approaching. Everything looks fine." The second consulted charts and are very aware of lows even though they may not be apparent in the spot where you are. The first type, unfortunately, usually don't get to tell the story.
The calm before the storm. Always better to be sure then to rush on and head into trouble waters. Safe travelling.
So this is how you get the weather info - lucky to have such a geat resource in your brother :)
So true!
Alan, a lot of wisdom passed along with this episode, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for saying so my friend.
Such a good feeling that your brother far away sails with you and has your back!
Prudent move.👍
Great voyage captain ,many thanks
Thank you too!
wow with souch a tiny boat a across the atlantic. Hope to do so one day with my 20" boat
Appreciate your videos 👍
Glad you like them!
Good to see the video's amigo!
Great to hear from you my friend. I just sent you an email.
wow with souch a tiny boat a across the atlantic. I would like to do so one day with my 20" boat
Hey, Alan!
As we know, y0u don´t have a whisker pole. But with the wind from the stern you could drop the mainsail and spread the spinnaker wit the main boom. That should be easier for the steering as well. And I don´t think you would loose any speed.
That's a really good idea and I was thinking of doing that on several occasions, but in those light fickle conditions you only need wait an hour or two and the wind has veered or increased in strength. Great comment and good old school advice.
One of the reasons I'm going with a junk rig is to be able to adjust sail without having to go forward or pull anything on deck. The ability to reef with the wind was a big factor for me
Certainly worth considering. The easier it is to reef the more likely that you will.
There are two types of sailors in the North Atlantic. The first type is the ones that say to themselves, "I don't see a storm approaching. Everything looks fine." The second consulted charts and are very aware of lows even though they may not be apparent in the spot where you are. The first type, unfortunately, usually don't get to tell the story.
Great comment and I absolutely agree.
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