DaveM
Charlabud #623
I've been learning to sail my 14.2 this summer. I've had a crew (my 21 yr old son) on each sail so far and we've learned a lot together. (Great bonding time by the way... Nothing like capsizing to in cold water to create strong shared experiences).
He'll be going back to school and I want to sail this thing on my own. My biggest concern is handling the jib. My son has been in charge of the jib while I man the helm.
I sit pretty far back while he is forward on the jib. To single hand do I need to sit forward and use my tiller extender to pilot? It seems like the Barney Post would be in the way when tacking.
Also, what is the "order of operation" in a tack/gibe in releasing-setting the jib and the movement of the tiller.
Should I get a jib furler?
I hope this makes sense and appreciate any advice.
DaveM of Lake Grapevine (TX)
He'll be going back to school and I want to sail this thing on my own. My biggest concern is handling the jib. My son has been in charge of the jib while I man the helm.
I sit pretty far back while he is forward on the jib. To single hand do I need to sit forward and use my tiller extender to pilot? It seems like the Barney Post would be in the way when tacking.
Also, what is the "order of operation" in a tack/gibe in releasing-setting the jib and the movement of the tiller.
Should I get a jib furler?
I hope this makes sense and appreciate any advice.
DaveM of Lake Grapevine (TX)