Hong Kong to Manila

Eroica · 15-05-2003, 13:25

I'm hoping to work up to single-handed passage between Hong Kong and Manila. Definitely planning to avoid typhoon season. I'm figuring on averaging 3-4 knots in my 28ft deep-keeled traditional sloop. Conservatively, should be able to make it in 10 days.

**Jeff H** · 15-05-2003, 20:53

An average speed of 3 to 4 knots over a longish offshore passage is a very fast speed for a traditional 28 footer being single-handed unless you plan to motor whenever your sailing speeds drop below 3 or so knots. Depending on the actual conditions, you might do better but it seems like historically, most traditional cruisers averaged roughly 50% or less than their hullspeeds.

Jeff

tenknots · 15-05-2003, 22:11

Over a three year cruise, we (double-handed) averaged 4 knots on a 30 foot fairly heavy sloop, sailing conservatively. Rarely used the engine. If you're going to be in an area with reasonably consistent winds, 100 miles a day should be no problem.

**Jeff H** · 15-05-2003, 22:30

100 mile days in a 30 foot traditional boat is covering a fair amount of ground. One thing that helps your averages is that you are double-handing which allows sail changes to be made on the fly with one person steering. This means that you are more likely to carry a little more sail than a single-hander who has a lot more trouble shortening down when things get dicey.

Jeff

15-05-2003, 13:25	#1
Eroica Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 10	Hong Kong to Manila I'm hoping to work up to single-handed passage between Hong Kong and Manila. Definitely planning to avoid typhoon season. I'm figuring on averaging 3-4 knots in my 28ft deep-keeled traditional sloop. Conservatively, should be able to make it in 10 days. __________________ Scott Neuman, skipper S/V Eroica, Hong Kong

15-05-2003, 22:11	#3
tenknots Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cheaspeake Bay Posts: 93	Over a three year cruise, we (double-handed) averaged 4 knots on a 30 foot fairly heavy sloop, sailing conservatively. Rarely used the engine. If you're going to be in an area with reasonably consistent winds, 100 miles a day should be no problem. __________________ Don't use a big word when a diminutive one will suffice.

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Jeff H Moderator Site Helper Join Date: May 2003 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Boat: Farr 11.6 (AKA Farr 38) Synergy Posts: 535 Images: 13	An average speed of 3 to 4 knots over a longish offshore passage is a very fast speed for a traditional 28 footer being single-handed unless you plan to motor whenever your sailing speeds drop below 3 or so knots. Depending on the actual conditions, you might do better but it seems like historically, most traditional cruisers averaged roughly 50% or less than their hullspeeds. Jeff

15-05-2003, 22:30	#4
Jeff H Moderator Site Helper Join Date: May 2003 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Boat: Farr 11.6 (AKA Farr 38) Synergy Posts: 535 Images: 13	100 mile days in a 30 foot traditional boat is covering a fair amount of ground. One thing that helps your averages is that you are double-handing which allows sail changes to be made on the fly with one person steering. This means that you are more likely to carry a little more sail than a single-hander who has a lot more trouble shortening down when things get dicey. Jeff