Sean Mulligan wrote:
I am certainly not saying that this is THE way to do it, just a process that we use, have used for years, and works for us.
Well, Sean, I wish I could say that's the way we reefed Dauntless when Gary and I were sailing her in the Havasu Pocket Cruisers event. Ha! We looked like the Keystone Cops! (If you recognize that reference, you've been around a while!) Note to self: Alway review reefing procedures ahead of time when sailing an unfamiliar boat. Note to self #2. Releasing the wrong halyard slows down the reefing process significantly and makes you feel very stupid. Note to self #3 Not recognizing your mistake quickly while you wonder why you can't get the sail down confirms that you really are stupid! Larry
Larry said: "Note to self; Always review reefing procedures ahead of time when sailing an unfamiliar boat." Larry Great advice Larry. I use a friends boat at the coast and had a similar misadventure to yours. Tim M17 #369 PUFF Kelowna BC _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.814 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2833 - Release Date: 04/24/10 11:31:00
Right on, Larry! Let's get together a whole list of good "notes to self." You have a good start. ⎈--Gary ☺ On Apr 24, 2010, at 9:07 PM, Larry E Yake wrote:
Sean Mulligan wrote:
I am certainly not saying that this is THE way to do it, just a process that we use, have used for years, and works for us.
Well, Sean, I wish I could say that's the way we reefed Dauntless when Gary and I were sailing her in the Havasu Pocket Cruisers event. Ha! We looked like the Keystone Cops! (If you recognize that reference, you've been around a while!)
Note to self: Alway review reefing procedures ahead of time when sailing an unfamiliar boat. Note to self #2. Releasing the wrong halyard slows down the reefing process significantly and makes you feel very stupid. Note to self #3 Not recognizing your mistake quickly while you wonder why you can't get the sail down confirms that you really are stupid!
Larry
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Larry: Another note to self: Note to self #4: The port side halyard is still the port side halyard, even when you face aft. ⎈--Gary ☺ On Apr 24, 2010, at 9:07 PM, Larry E Yake wrote:
Sean Mulligan wrote:
I am certainly not saying that this is THE way to do it, just a process that we use, have used for years, and works for us.
Well, Sean, I wish I could say that's the way we reefed Dauntless when Gary and I were sailing her in the Havasu Pocket Cruisers event. Ha! We looked like the Keystone Cops! (If you recognize that reference, you've been around a while!)
Note to self: Alway review reefing procedures ahead of time when sailing an unfamiliar boat. Note to self #2. Releasing the wrong halyard slows down the reefing process significantly and makes you feel very stupid. Note to self #3 Not recognizing your mistake quickly while you wonder why you can't get the sail down confirms that you really are stupid!
Larry
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