Scott Harding
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 10/29/2006 1:24 PM Pacific Time
How can I tell how much wind I can saftly sail my boat in with a 150 Gennoa |
Paul Taylor
Myrtle Point, OR
Boat Name: Respite
Model/Year: C-22 1976
Hull No. 5431
Hailing Port: Coos Bay, OR |
10/30/2006 9:15 AM Pacific Time
The 150 is for light winds. I wouldnt use it for over 10 knots winds and that may be pushing it. My boat tends to be overpowered with wind higher than that. |
Erv Zimmerman
Anchor Bay Shores, Michigan
Boat Name: Adventuring
Model/Year: 1973
Hull No. 1787
Hailing Port: Anchor Bay, Lake St. Clair |
10/30/2006 9:22 AM Pacific Time
The maximum wind level is somewhat dependent on your sails. If they are old and baggy or a fuller cut, you will need to head in sooner than if they are new and/or flat. For good sails the limit is probably somewhere around 18-20 kts although many will quit long before and some will quit long before then..
A good rule of thumb is to sail within your comfort level. As you gain experience and confidence the winds you feel safe in will increase. As the winds increase there will be a point where you feel you are no longer in control of the boat. When you begin to feel more than a little uncomfortable, it's time to head for the marina.
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Rick
Port Washington, NY
Boat Name: Time Out
Model/Year: 1981
Hull No. 10021
Hailing Port: Port Washington |
10/30/2006 10:28 AM Pacific Time
As for Windy Conditions.
It all has to do with the amount of sail area you have up for the conditions.
Two weeks ago I was out with my 3 yr old son and an inexperienced adult in 22knot sustained winds with gusts that were most likely as high as 30knots.
I had in one reef in the main and the genny unfurled to not much more than a storm jib size.
My C22 swing keel handled surprisingly well. She stayed mostly flat and heeled about 10 to 15 degrees in the blows. I sail in a BAY if it were the ocean and more than the 1 to 2 ft waves were a factor I wouldnt not want to be out in any big seas.
Just my 2 cents. |
Lynn Buchanan
Nevada City, CA
Boat Name: SAILYNN
Model/Year: SWING 1984
Hull No. 11994
Hailing Port: SCOTTS FLAT LAKE, CA |
10/30/2006 5:19 PM Pacific Time
There is no one answer to that question, and I doubt for liability purposes any sailor worth his salt would give you a definitive answer. So many factors would affect the answer. Sailing is an activity inherent with danger. IMHO practice, building on skills and knowledge and sailing a seaworthy craft can lessen the danger, but the danger will always be there, no matter what size sail you use or size motor you have. Be carefull out there! |
Scott Harding
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11/01/2006 2:42 AM Pacific Time
Thank you for your comments. When I bought my boat the owner told me I should not sail with my 150 in more than 8 mph of wind however I have noticed my boat is very stiff with a 100. I can't tell if my 150 is a light one or a heavy one. Normally I single hand the boat and I can't see around it anyway so I don' use it much. I promise not to hold anyone responsable for anything I do on my boat |
Rick
Port Washington, NY
Boat Name: Time Out
Model/Year: 1981
Hull No. 10021
Hailing Port: Port Washington |
11/01/2006 6:27 AM Pacific Time
Scott,
My story was meant to give you information. I am an accomplished sailor I race, and have been on sail boats since I was 6 and Im 35 now.
Basically Lynn is right there is now rule just basic guide lines. The one rule I have always followed is:
"The time to reef the sails is the first time you THINK about doing it."
I have followed that philosophy and it has served me well. You cant read about experience so just go do it and reef often and early.
Thanks
Rick
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