Cruisers Forum
 


Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. Advertise Here
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 07-06-2015, 16:00   #1
Registered User

Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 15
The Wonders of Single Handing

If you have a sailboat reasonably close to where you live, and haven't yet taken your boat out alone, you're missing an amazing experience. I waited far too many years before I tried and it pains me to think about it.

I have one word that describes it perfectly: liberating.

Go when you want, sail how and where you want, come back when you want. There's nothing like it.
Eric22 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2015, 16:28   #2
Moderator
 
JPA Cate's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: aboard, cruising in Australia
Boat: Sayer 46' Solent rig sloop
Posts: 28,434
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

There's another thread on this subject going on right now, "What's The Big Deal About Singlehanding," posted by a chap called Saleen with some numbers after.

Ann
__________________
Who scorns the calm has forgotten the storm.
JPA Cate is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2015, 16:31   #3
Moderator Emeritus
 
weavis's Avatar

Cruisers Forum Supporter

Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Seville London Eastbourne
Posts: 13,406
Send a message via Skype™ to weavis
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate View Post
There's another thread on this subject going on right now, "What's The Big Deal About Singlehanding," posted by a chap called Saleen with some numbers after.

Ann
hahahaha.
Im sure he knows Ann.
__________________
- Never test how deep the water is with both feet -
10% of conflicts are due to different opinions. 90% by the tone of voice.
Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.
weavis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2015, 17:20   #4
Moderator Emeritus
 
sailorchic34's Avatar

Cruisers Forum Supporter

Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SF Bay Area
Boat: Islander 34
Posts: 5,486
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

I enjoy single handing. Just back from a quick 5 day tour of the SF bay. Next week begins a month single handing to the delta and back. Lovely times.
sailorchic34 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2015, 17:32   #5
Registered User

Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Ko Olina, Oahu, Hawaii
Boat: Hudson Force 50
Posts: 124
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

I am one of those to prefer to sail with company than to sail alone. However, even with the Hudson Force 50 that I own, I have made certain I can sail solo so that if crew are ill or injured, I am capable of continuing safely.

About two years ago I went from the Big Island of Hawaii to Oahu, single handing with anchoring each night for three nights. I was pleased with myself for being able to do that. On the other hand, I would have preferred the company of a beautiful woman as my first mate.

My opionion is that Solo is for safety. Enjoy the rest of the time with friends.

The Witchdoctor
medicrene is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2015, 17:44   #6
Registered User

Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,413
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

I do mostly single handed sailing and when no literally singlehanding I am with a person who can't do much aboard... can't navigate, steer, trim... but can watch and cook... They can help with cleaning or maybe tailing or taking down the main. All of these are helpful... but all of these I can do myself and do many times.

I don't want to NEED a crew to sail my boat. I like good company, even prefer it at times... but sailing alone is a sweet selfish pleasure that hurts no one. I love the freedom it provides. But it's truly possible because of technology as far as I am concerned... GPS, electric windlass... AP...chartplotter... even the power winch (drill powered in my case). I learned the old way, but am comfortable (more?) with all the advancements.
Sandero is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2015, 08:03   #7
Registered User

Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Vancouver & Sechelt, BC
Boat: Cal 2-46 & Sun 27
Posts: 4
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

I am about to head back to my berth in Vancouver aboard my Cal2-46. I wish I had crew when I get to the harbour. If there is much wind docking can be a bitch. She has quite a bit of wind age. Wish I had a bow thruster!I have decided not to sell my Sun27 because I revel in single handing her.
SailorCharles is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2015, 08:48   #8
Registered User

Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Deale Maryland
Boat: Newport 30 mk11
Posts: 109
Images: 3
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

Medicrene I prefer my first mate be great at handling the boat before having great looks.
trapoc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2015, 09:11   #9
Registered User
 
jkindredpdx's Avatar

Join Date: May 2011
Location: Portland, OR, USA
Boat: Hallberg Rassy 35'
Posts: 1,200
Images: 5
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

Quote:
Originally Posted by weavis View Post
hahahaha.
Im sure he knows Ann.
Just pray Nimble doesn't find us
__________________
https://www.sednahr35.blogspot.com/ Jim K.
jkindredpdx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2015, 09:55   #10
Registered User

Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: the Med
Boat: Nauta 54' by Scott Kaufman/S&S - 1989
Posts: 1,180
Images: 3
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

I enjoy single handling..

As much as having a gorgeous beloved around, totally idle

I do not see a contrast in it..
TheThunderbird is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2015, 10:35   #11
Registered User

Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 42
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

Being alone out on the water is my "happy place". Never thought of it as a macho thing or a challenge (I've been doing it a long time). It's where I go when I need to think, regroup or just wind down. It is indeed liberating. The hard part of singlehanding is turning the boat around and coming back in.

Could never understand why someone would want to complete a passage in a day when they could take two.
Kelsea is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2015, 12:51   #12
Registered User
 
TomLewis's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Beaufort SC Atlanta Ga
Boat: Pearson 36-2, Pearson 26 'annapolis'
Posts: 196
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

Quote:
Originally Posted by trapoc View Post
Medicrene I prefer my first mate be great at handling the boat before having great looks.
Tough call!
TomLewis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2015, 13:09   #13
Registered User

Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 48
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

I singlehand quite a bit because my Gorgeous first mate and I have very different work schedules (Mine is much more flexible). When she's aboard, I hand her the helm for things like docking, anchoring, or if i need to sort something out.... Also works for her to take the helm if she starts feeling queasy.

I also race with a full crew.

For me, any time spent on the water beats the alternative!!

Peace
Getweh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2015, 15:51   #14
Registered User
 
Rustic Charm's Avatar

Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Tasmania, Australia
Boat: Bieroc 36 foot Ketch
Posts: 4,953
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

Oh goody, another thread on my currently favourite subject. (Just because I want to get out and do likewise).

Now, just to be sure to be sure, Do you mean, single handed like solo, or solo like single handed. Or do you mean single handed but with a second person sleeping in their bunk, or solo, but with a second person asleep in the bunk so I'm doing all the work? Oh to be sure to be sure as the Irish use to say. Or was it the French who said that.
Rustic Charm is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2015, 18:03   #15
Registered User

Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: W Carib
Boat: Wildcat 35, Hobie 33
Posts: 13,480
Re: The Wonders of Single Handing

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelsea View Post
Being alone out on the water is my "happy place". Never thought of it as a macho thing or a challenge (I've been doing it a long time). It's where I go when I need to think, regroup or just wind down. It is indeed liberating. The hard part of singlehanding is turning the boat around and coming back in.

Could never understand why someone would want to complete a passage in a day when they could take two.
Similar for me. Some of my most memorable & enjoyable sailing has been single handed.

I enjoy single handed sailing, but don't think I would enjoy single handed extended cruising so much...better to have someone to share it with regardless of their sailing abilities.
belizesailor is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
single

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Setup for Single-Handing a Sloop boredinthecity Monohull Sailboats 35 25-11-2009 07:05
Woman Single-Handing to Mexico ? Jennymar Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 38 26-08-2009 12:19
Single-Handing a Tayana 37 jcsaw Monohull Sailboats 2 12-07-2009 04:28
Advice on (gracefully) single-handing a selden imf? deano Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 3 19-01-2009 17:04
Single Handing Kai Nui General Sailing Forum 79 15-02-2007 12:49

Advertise Here


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 17:23.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.