[C38] Storm Sails

[Rich West]

Hi David and all,
 
We have a permanent inner stay with a small jib rolled on it.  We've only
used it once and weren't very happy with the setup (installed by previous
owner).  Instead, we just roll up most of our 100% jib and reef the main.
Like most, we have two reef points in the main.  
 
Beyond about 30 knots, we use just one or the other - a double reefed main
without headsail or no main and just a little headsail unrolled.  I guess it
kind of depends on our mood at the time (which usually isn't all that good
when it blows hard).  Legacy really sails nice with just a little main or a
little headsail.  I guess if we had to beat off a lee shore, it would be a
different story.
 
The fastest wind we've seen is in the mid 50's but briefly.  He have been in
some sustained 45 knot winds and in both situations, our Cat 38 really did
well.  As I've mentioned before, the previous owner, Larry Newland, was
caught in the Queens Birthday storm between New Zealand and Tonga where he
had 70 knot winds and 50 foot seas.  He said the boat did great and that the
real problem was that he had to hand steer because the wind in the troughs
was too variable for the monitor wind vane.  He told me he used a double
reefed main and the small jib on the inner stay.  I think that's a lot of
sail for that situation.
 
Thanks,
 
Rich, Legacy, #360

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Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 6:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [C38] Storm Sails


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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