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Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Singlehanding Coastal, Techniques
From: Bryan Genez (bryangenez@XXX.XXX)
Date: Sat Nov 24 2001 - 15:18:35 EST
On 11/24/01 11:45 AM, "Rick Kennerly" <nh2f@XXX.XXX> wrote:
> =
> =boat's momentum
> =set the anchor. When the bow spins into the wind, he douses any remaining
> =sail. Then he enjoys his cocktail, while others around him are still
> =maneuvering to drop their anchors<G>!
> =
>
> That pretty well covers getting it down by yourself. But I've always had
> more difficulty getting underway from an anchorage singlehanded,
> particularly if the water is of the deeper variety and there's any wind or
> current.
I cheat <G>. I have an electric windlass. With a hand-control, I can pick
up the anchor from the comfort of my cockpit, while setting the main.
Headsails are on furlers, which allows me to set those sails anytime in
virtually any condition, still in the comfort of my cockpit.
Sometimes, those new-fangled contraptions really work!
-- Best,Bryan "Capella" Valiant 40 #158 Annapolis, MD
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