[C38] Hove to

[Pierre Patino]

I heave-to a lot in San Francisco Bay where the wind is easily 25knots
or more. During these heavier winds I find that I have to reef the jib
to about 30% in order to reduce forward motion to an acceptable level.
With a full jib I get about a knot and a half or more (unless the
winds 15 or less). I turn the wheel almost all the way to weather
though, about a quarter turn away from maximum.
I haven't tried heaving-to without a forward sail though. Now I need
to look this up.

Cheers



On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:37 PM,  <jonbix at cox.net> wrote:
> What has been folks experience with the Cat 38 being hove to?  What is the proper sail combination?
> Jon Bixby
> Osprey, Portsmouth, RI
>
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