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Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-07-2020, 19:29
Replies: 136
Views: 16,187
Posted By Tillsbury
Re: Heeling!

Well yes, but the point I was making was that monohulls sailed conservatively don't heel at all unless sailed close to the wind, contrary to what some multihull sailors will tell you.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-07-2020, 14:26
Replies: 136
Views: 16,187
Posted By Tillsbury
Re: Heeling!

That's a picture of someone with way too much mainsheet on, compared with the trim of his jib. Let out that main and the heeling would stop. Also, the sea state makes it look like the boat would go...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2020, 23:14
Replies: 136
Views: 16,187
Posted By Tillsbury
Re: Heeling!

The only thing I'd warn is that dinghies tip over at the drop of a hat (at least it seems that way until you realise what gybing is). This could easily confirm a fear of heeling in the larger boat...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2020, 00:50
Replies: 136
Views: 16,187
Posted By Tillsbury
Re: Heeling!

If you heel when reaching, why not just ease the sheets? Most people have them on way too hard when reaching anyway. Your boat is a more modern design than mine and the more boats become...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2020, 00:25
Replies: 136
Views: 16,187
Posted By Tillsbury
Re: Heeling!

Another solution that I suggest makes itself heard in between the lines is to try going sailing with an experienced skipper giving you a hand with trimming the boat. A good relaxed skipper of a boat...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2020, 00:20
Replies: 136
Views: 16,187
Posted By Tillsbury
Re: Heeling!

For seasickness, check all the critical triggers. Hunger, cold, being down below, diesel smells, not seeing the horizon, tiredness, reading, having nothing to do all make it worse. Make sure...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2020, 00:18
Replies: 136
Views: 16,187
Posted By Tillsbury
Re: Heeling!

Wait, you bought a new 38' Hanse before finding out whether anyone liked sailing?

Ok, heeling is a thing, but shouldn't be a big thing. For a start, you'll only be heeling when you're going...
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