Recent content by hainesta

My company is considering relocating me to the Chicago area and I was wondering if there were any Capri 14.2 owners in the area and what access to Lake Michigan (or any other local lakes) was like. Thanks, Tim

Hi all, I recently took a trip out to Santa Barbara and spent a couple of days taking private lessons on a Capri 16.5... Great fun!! My instructor taught me about Heaving to and it seemed to work very well on that particular boat. I have read several procedures online on how to do this but I...

Marietta Sailor in Training Hi, My name is Tim and I live in Marietta (actually right on the border of Roswell and Marietta). I sail on Lake Allatoona as the launch site is only 20 minutes from my house. My 10 year old son is usually my crew but I would love to crew on other boats or welcome...

Found a Harken kit Thanks for the info. I found a Harken furling kit for small boats up to 16' on West Marine's website. Does anyone know if this replaces the forestay or just snaps on it? Thanks

Hello, My name is Tim Haines and I live in Marietta, Georgia. I bought my Capri a couple of summers ago and am re-acquainting myself with sailing after a very long break (since my childhood in Michigan). I am trying to figure out a way to sail the boat by myself and haven't been able to come...