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#41
Sailing your CP - Tips and Tricks / Re: Bigger head sail question....
Last post by kickingbug2 - March 25, 2025, 06:46:04 AM for what its worth- last year i had a small rip in my 100 jib on my catalina 18. its on a furler of my own design.anyway after i put the sail back on the furler i decided to raise the furler up a bit to make it easier to adjust the fo restay turnbuckle. previously the furler drum covered the turnbuckle to get the foot of the sail closer to the deck. well, raising the furler as far up as it would go made a tremendous difference, the boat is much faster and performs much better in light air. it also doesnt make contact with the bow pulpit and the sight line forward is much better.
#42
Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / My interview with a Mini Globe...
Last post by passagesfromtheheart - March 24, 2025, 02:21:48 PMCrazycarl mentioned having met Mini Globe Racer, Josh Kali, in Oriental, NC, not too long ago. As a result, I looked into Josh and learned about his building a 5.8m/19.02ft sailboat to race in the inaugural 2025 Mini Globe Race created by Australian Don McIntyre - Don is also the man behind conceptualizing/organizing the Ocean Globe Race and Golden Globe Race.
The above all said, I was able to connect with Josh, this past Saturday, for an awesome Zoom meet-up while he is on a 'leg-break' in Panama, waiting for the start of the 2nd leg of the race - out of Panama and sailing 4k NM across the Pacific to the first "pit-stop" in French Polynesia.
In my interview, we talk about how he found his passion for sailing after having adventured as a climber for many years; how he found out about the MGR; how he built his 5.8m sailboat, Skookum, and how the boat is outfitted; we also dive into lots of others goodies, plus emergency plans, and what he is learning as he travels around the world aboard Skookum -- Josh is really an inspiring guy!
Below is the link to the interview -- if you feel so inclined to take a peek and also consider supporting Josh along his journey! We plan to do additional updates as he sails around the world, so stay tuned!
The above all said, I was able to connect with Josh, this past Saturday, for an awesome Zoom meet-up while he is on a 'leg-break' in Panama, waiting for the start of the 2nd leg of the race - out of Panama and sailing 4k NM across the Pacific to the first "pit-stop" in French Polynesia.
In my interview, we talk about how he found his passion for sailing after having adventured as a climber for many years; how he found out about the MGR; how he built his 5.8m sailboat, Skookum, and how the boat is outfitted; we also dive into lots of others goodies, plus emergency plans, and what he is learning as he travels around the world aboard Skookum -- Josh is really an inspiring guy!
Below is the link to the interview -- if you feel so inclined to take a peek and also consider supporting Josh along his journey! We plan to do additional updates as he sails around the world, so stay tuned!
#43
Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / Re: Spring!
Last post by deisher6 - March 24, 2025, 08:54:41 AMHey Crazy:
When sailing the Neuse, above Minnesot Pt it is like sailing on a lake, below Minnesot it is like sailing on the Sound. That is unless the wind is out of the NW. Even then there is less chop on the upper Neuse than if the wind is fetching all the way from the Outer Banks to Oriental on the lower Neuse.
The first of the month and this past Friday and Saturday, I have had some brisk sails New Bern to MCAS Cherry Point-Oriental, with average speed above 5 knots and max speed 7 knots. I always start with a double reefed main off the dock, and several times like Saturday I wish that I would have kept it there. Some brisk sailing.
Break out your bigger boats and reef em down!
Smooth sailing
regards charlie
PSC 34 Windrunner
When sailing the Neuse, above Minnesot Pt it is like sailing on a lake, below Minnesot it is like sailing on the Sound. That is unless the wind is out of the NW. Even then there is less chop on the upper Neuse than if the wind is fetching all the way from the Outer Banks to Oriental on the lower Neuse.
The first of the month and this past Friday and Saturday, I have had some brisk sails New Bern to MCAS Cherry Point-Oriental, with average speed above 5 knots and max speed 7 knots. I always start with a double reefed main off the dock, and several times like Saturday I wish that I would have kept it there. Some brisk sailing.
Break out your bigger boats and reef em down!
Smooth sailing
regards charlie
PSC 34 Windrunner
#44
Sailing your CP - Tips and Tricks / Re: Bigger head sail question....
Last post by deisher6 - March 24, 2025, 08:35:19 AMHey Fourwinds: I would listen to WES.
Smooth Sailin'
regards charlie
Smooth Sailin'
regards charlie
#45
Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / Re: Foil rudder construction: ...
Last post by Cpy23ecl - March 24, 2025, 06:23:30 AMAbout 10 yrs ago I bought a couple trailer loads of used dow 2x8 1" thick blue foam boards salvaged from a building. A few of those were water logged so some of the blue foam definitely can absorb water.
#46
Sailing your CP - Tips and Tricks / Re: Bigger head sail question....
Last post by Urban Hermit - March 23, 2025, 07:41:06 PMIs there much functional difference between a drifter and an oversized genoa? Now I'm wondering if the genoa with the 10' foot could be functional on my 16 after all -- in very light air.
#47
Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / Re: GRRR
Last post by Urban Hermit - March 23, 2025, 07:27:17 PMTrial 3 was successful. Thinking I didn't bring the jib I raised the genny, then saw the jib in the Enclave's floorboards when I broke down (unstepped?). How pretty! A couple broad diagonal bands of a nice yellow. Pity, with a 10- foot foot, it will be useable only in the lightest of air.
All I need now is $150-worth of safety equipment and stickers.
All I need now is $150-worth of safety equipment and stickers.
#48
Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / Re: Launch Sites
Last post by Urban Hermit - March 23, 2025, 07:22:53 PMI hear from an RV source that RV campgrounds in the Keys are booked solid years in advance. Nothing said about where you could leave a trailer or find dock space, but be sure you have a place to land or tie up before you head for them.
#49
Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / Re: Foil rudder construction: ...
Last post by Urban Hermit - March 23, 2025, 07:19:35 PMThankee, Sir. I think you describe what I had in mind, in more detail than I described it. And thank you for the comments about the foam. Yes, Great Stuff does absorb water -- I hadn't thought of that.
#50
Com-Pac Sailors Lounge / Spring!
Last post by crazycarl - March 23, 2025, 04:47:50 PMAlong the shore the orange colored water indicates pine pollen season is here. Mullets are jumping, and crabs crawl about the rocky shoreline. The seagrass is turning green again and the neighbor's daffodils, tulips, and fruit trees are in bloom. Two forest turtles make their way across the yard while squirrels dig for the pecans they buried last fall.
Although we can sail here year round, spring is always a special time in a boating community. Friends and neighbors are out cleaning up their boats and discussing what is on their bucket list voyages for this years sailing season. The Wednesday evening "races" began last week, and I'm receiving emails about upcoming club cruises. Today I had it mind to go for a sail immediately after church, however our priest was a 1/2 hour late, and Joanie wanted to stick around to talk as it was her 1st day out of the house since her surgery 4 weeks ago. At church I ask a friend if he's going out this afternoon. "No, I'm a fair weather sailor and spring winds are too fickle and violent". Another man agrees. After a quick stop at the market we returned home and I strolled down to the dock. The Compac was moving forward and back at the dock as if to say "let's go"! According to the towns wind gauge and the windy app, the winds are a pleasant 8 mph. Looking out at the protected creek, rolling whitecaps tell me otherwise. Looking up, the tall pines are swaying in long arc and I hear the chairs at the fire pit blow over as the wind howls through the yard. The gentleman across the cove waves and shouts something, but it's lost to the wind. Still, I contemplate taking her out, until I remember removing the reefing lines to replace them with new ones. Looking out at the water I tell myself, "10 years ago you wouldn't hesitate". So, I think, am I hesitating because I'm wiser, or because I'm getting old...er?
Although we can sail here year round, spring is always a special time in a boating community. Friends and neighbors are out cleaning up their boats and discussing what is on their bucket list voyages for this years sailing season. The Wednesday evening "races" began last week, and I'm receiving emails about upcoming club cruises. Today I had it mind to go for a sail immediately after church, however our priest was a 1/2 hour late, and Joanie wanted to stick around to talk as it was her 1st day out of the house since her surgery 4 weeks ago. At church I ask a friend if he's going out this afternoon. "No, I'm a fair weather sailor and spring winds are too fickle and violent". Another man agrees. After a quick stop at the market we returned home and I strolled down to the dock. The Compac was moving forward and back at the dock as if to say "let's go"! According to the towns wind gauge and the windy app, the winds are a pleasant 8 mph. Looking out at the protected creek, rolling whitecaps tell me otherwise. Looking up, the tall pines are swaying in long arc and I hear the chairs at the fire pit blow over as the wind howls through the yard. The gentleman across the cove waves and shouts something, but it's lost to the wind. Still, I contemplate taking her out, until I remember removing the reefing lines to replace them with new ones. Looking out at the water I tell myself, "10 years ago you wouldn't hesitate". So, I think, am I hesitating because I'm wiser, or because I'm getting old...er?