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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-08-2019, 16:20
Replies: 15
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Posted By iasonas
Re: Genoa getting caught on tacking

How can you tell when the genoa is too big? I wasn't feeling overpowered until the headsail got caught. It was mildly gusty and was moving 3-5 knots. Don't really start to feel overpowered until...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-08-2019, 09:55
Replies: 15
Views: 4,333
Posted By iasonas
Re: Genoa getting caught on tacking

Thanks for all the advice! I'll look into moving/removing the mast light, but will probably roll in the genoa on each tack in the meantime.

My boat and sailplan are here...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-08-2019, 23:15
Replies: 15
Views: 4,333
Posted By iasonas
Re: Genoa getting caught on tacking

100% due to the emergency. I had my engine on in a hurry, but was getting blown down wind on the tack I had been blown back to.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-08-2019, 23:12
Replies: 15
Views: 4,333
Posted By iasonas
Re: Genoa getting caught on tacking

Thinking this is maybe the best solution. I think the previous owner added this fairly recently. Great light, but it's in the way.

Do folks typically go up their own masts? Wondering if I would...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-08-2019, 22:03
Replies: 15
Views: 4,333
Posted By iasonas
Genoa getting caught on tacking

I've got a 26' sailboat, and am docked on Lake Union in Seattle. I've had the boat for a little under a year, and have been mostly puttering around the lakes here to gain experience handling the...
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