I think in my "readings" today (all the postings) I have gleaned a new truth
that
I've not previously heard.
So am I gathering here, that a big NO-NO is, when sailing alone, to go to
the
front, such as to take down the jib? Like, it gets roly-poly if I go up to
the nose?
So Ken Silverman's advice to me to make a jib downhaul that I can reach from
the
cockpit, is not a convenience issue, but a wisdom issue !!
Am I right? Is that a rule to know? "No going to the foredeck when alone".
???
Thanks for the continued discussions of what beginners do to cause
unfortunate
mishaps. Keep up the chatter, I'm learning from you all and you might have
saved
me from the famed turtle with this new little nugget of knowledge! Keep 'em
commin' !!
Here's my by list of prevention measures so far:
-do cleat the centerboard down
-don't cleat the main
-don't go out in wind that is beyond my capabilities or confidence
-don't go to the foredeck when sailing alone
What's my next lesson, guys ??
Michele
P-15 #2254 "SeaHorse"
Oak Harbor, WA