[C38] Storm Sails

[D. R. Strong]

David: We reduce our roller furling jib down to a hanky and double reef. 
Over 30 knots, we have always wished for a third reef. Check out Legacy 
on the website. She has done quite a bit of big ocean crossing. Her 
owner might give you some specific advice.
regards, Don

David L Ryan wrote:
> Snug harbors are notorious hard to come by in the middle of the  
> ocean. My concern is more along the lines of what people carry  
> against the possibility that someday they may have to do the best  
> they can in a gale.
>
>
>
> On Nov 19, 2007, at 9:37 PM, Joseph Launie wrote:
>
>   
>> David,
>>     On Macavity in Santa Barbara we use a single reef in the main  
>> and a
>> 98% techron blade in up to 30 knots. Above that  we stay in the  
>> slip and
>> go up to the yacht Club to watch the others get dismasted. Our  
>> first wet
>> wed night race of 2007 last March we stayed in the slip. A Farr 40
>> coming downwind under chute in 35 knots got hit by a puff, rounded up
>> and almost destroyed a Lancer 36. A Hunter 37 dismasted. Wind of  
>> over 25
>> knots is quite rare in Santa Barbara - we are blessed with a mellow
>> sailing area. Joe Launie, Commodore, Macavity #365.
>>
>> David L Ryan wrote:
>>     
>>> What are you all using?
>>>
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Donald R. Strong
Professor
Section of Evolution and Ecology
University of California Davis
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