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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-08-2019, 10:52
Replies: 28
Views: 4,459
Posted By thomm225
Re: Light airs, short handed

Run your engine just above idle (since a sailboat's engine doesn't usually get enough run time anyway) and use the sails you have.

Light air strategy is usually for racers on boats without...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2019, 12:35
Replies: 28
Views: 4,459
Posted By thomm225
Re: Light airs, short handed

I look at it similar to the above post as well as a cruising sailor these days. Use what you have in light air until it's just to light then motor but be most prepared for the big wind..

Most...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2019, 11:19
Replies: 28
Views: 4,459
Posted By thomm225
Re: Light airs, short handed

Most big boat cruisers motor in light air especially if there is an adverse current.

You might want to check with the racers but it's basically steer/adjust sail using the upper tell tales, ease...
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