Re: Spare Sails

Paul Allikas (paul.allikas@ibm.net)
Tue, 6 Apr 1999 21:11:53 -0400

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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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I have the Genoa and Main, with a jib which I never use. Instead, using the
CDI roller furling, if it gets windy, I can reduce the Genoa size. Also, I
have a second set of reefing points in the Main. I would recommend, go for
the reefing points, and consider the roller furling for about $500.00. More
than a jib, but extremely flexible.
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Bodine <tbodine@seasick.sps.mot.com>
To: West Wight Potter p <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
Date: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 6:53 PM
Subject: Spare Sails

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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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>Hi Folks
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> I'm considering buying a spare set of sails. I get
> uncomfortable in winds above 10 mph. This cruise, I'm hoping
> will cure me of that. This is the weather I expect this
> summer.
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> I have the Lapper and standard Mainsail. Should I get a storm
> jib or a regular jib. Should I get a storm mainsail and /or
> add more reef points to the main besides the jiffy reefs?
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>> From: Felix Navejar <Felix.Navejar@noaa.gov>
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>> In summary, there is generally a southeast flow of 10 to 15 knots in
>> the afternoon. If there is a surface high pressure center across
>> Florida...expect southeast winds. If there is a surface high
pressure
>> center across Mississippi Valley...expect northeast wind along your
>> sailboat path.
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># Regards Tom Bodine @
># Skipper "Frimi" P-19 #1019 ,-+-'
># Dancing to the music life has given me. A
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