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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-07-2011, 11:17
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Posted By Joli
Re: Single Handed Cats

There are several monos that lack ultimate stability; they float very well in a capsized position.

I've sailed this race and the BV Mac many times and while these conditions (15 to 60 in a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-07-2011, 20:07
Replies: 66
Views: 17,606
Posted By Joli
Re: Single Handed Cats

Your words define your experience.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-07-2011, 07:12
Replies: 66
Views: 17,606
Posted By Joli
Re: Single Handed Cats

Factor, you haven't enjoyed sailing in conditions that change from benign to unmanageable in seconds.

I crewed in the 2008 Mills Race and it was one of those times. We were upwind with a full...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-07-2011, 17:03
Replies: 66
Views: 17,606
Posted By Joli
Re: Single Handed Cats

Tom, that was well said. The problem lies in moving from pro active to re active. You can be pro active and reef for the anticipated gusts but then you must be re active when the gust is higher...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-07-2011, 07:33
Replies: 66
Views: 17,606
Posted By Joli
Re: Single Handed Cats

The CW 57 that went over was roundly critizided for "bad seamanship" because they were not on station (ie in the forward pit) when the wind went from 15 to 60 in 15 seconds.

How do you sleep when...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-07-2011, 10:39
Replies: 66
Views: 17,606
Posted By Joli
Re: Single Handed Cats

No, not with a multi.
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