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Forum: General Sailing Forum

27-10-2009, 11:10

Replies: 32

How Long Do I Have, Sailing?

Views: 5,390

Posted By Dinghy101

It seems to me that in the short time I have been...

It seems to me that in the short time I have been sailing, all of the sailors i've met have been hardy fellows. Aside from some weathered faces and perhaps the chance for skin cancer if not careful,...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

25-10-2009, 05:29

Replies: 11

First Solo Sail - How Could it Be Better?

Views: 2,309

Posted By Dinghy101

So lets see if i've got it all.... Google...

So lets see if i've got it all....

Google images........should have thought of it myself! Darn!

Shrouds. They are called shrouds aren't they. They should be fairly tight; i can attach pieces...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

24-10-2009, 09:26

Replies: 11

First Solo Sail - How Could it Be Better?

Views: 2,309

Posted By Dinghy101

First Solo Sail - How Could it Be Better?

I finally took my 14' Vagabond sloop out yesterday. I stuffed a bunch of resolve in one pocket and luck in the other.
I checked the weather forecast, high 65 deg winds N 10mph, I grabbed my...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

20-10-2009, 16:23

Replies: 13

Do I Have Enough Wind Speed?

Views: 19,718

Posted By Dinghy101

Strangely, i learned to sail on a 44ft beneteau....

Strangely, i learned to sail on a 44ft beneteau. I've got the too much wind factor down pretty well, and more so now that i've read everyone's comments. But now that i'm trying to sail single handed...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

20-10-2009, 16:15

Replies: 8

Navigational Term ?

Views: 1,614

Posted By Dinghy101

In fact, that wikipedia link above clears it up...

In fact, that wikipedia link above clears it up perfectly. Makes sense too as the gentleman whose book i was reading was british.

THANKS!

Forum: General Sailing Forum

20-10-2009, 16:10

Replies: 8

Navigational Term ?

Views: 1,614

Posted By Dinghy101

Thanks y'all. Will check out wikipedia for...

Thanks y'all.

Will check out wikipedia for more info about it.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

19-10-2009, 17:03

Replies: 8

Navigational Term ?

Views: 1,614

Posted By Dinghy101

Navigational Term ?

I have been reading a book about a man's transatlantic voyage and he keeps using a term that i can't wrap my head around. The phrase is "traveling (cardinal direction) BY (cardinal direction)" for...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

19-10-2009, 16:55

Replies: 13

Do I Have Enough Wind Speed?

Views: 19,718

Posted By Dinghy101

Its really great to get such kind people to offer...

Its really great to get such kind people to offer truly sound advice. What a great community i've plunked down into.

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

19-10-2009, 16:51

Replies: 14

Launching and Retrieving Alone

Views: 1,875

Posted By Dinghy101

launch and recover

Thanks Y'all for all your advice. It all makes sense now.

I went and re-looked the ramp over and saw that with a long enough line i could push the boat off the trailer and walk the line over to...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-10-2009, 18:01

Replies: 14

Launching and Retrieving Alone

Views: 1,875

Posted By Dinghy101

launching and recovery

All,

Thanks for your replies.

The only follow on question i have though, is that i don't think i can walk the boat over to the dock to tie off while i return vehicle and trailer to parking...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-10-2009, 16:29

Replies: 14

Launching and Retrieving Alone

Views: 1,875

Posted By Dinghy101

launching

and yes at a boat ramp.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-10-2009, 16:29

Replies: 14

Launching and Retrieving Alone

Views: 1,875

Posted By Dinghy101

launching

Yes, i have a trailer for my boat.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-10-2009, 16:23

Replies: 13

Do I Have Enough Wind Speed?

Views: 19,718

Posted By Dinghy101

my boat

My boat is a 14' Vagabond. 110sq ft of sail area. Not sure what else you would need to know about the boat.

At this point, im not looking to race, just looking to find out what is the least amount...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-10-2009, 16:17

Replies: 14

Launching and Retrieving Alone

Views: 1,875

Posted By Dinghy101

Launching and Retrieving Alone

Hello,

I would like to know if anyone has any steps on how to launch a 14' motorless sailboat (daggerboard) alone?

I haven't done it, and i really don't have any sailing friends nearby to ask. ...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-10-2009, 15:17

Replies: 13

Do I Have Enough Wind Speed?

Views: 19,718

Posted By Dinghy101

Do I Have Enough Wind Speed?

Can anyone tell me what is the optimal wind speed range in mph to sail a 14' sloop? Today started at 1 mph and got up to gusts of 22 mph. I've never sailed a small boat before and without a motor, i...

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