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Glogner
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Initially Posted - 05/02/2002 :  08:07:32  Show Profile  Visit Glogner's Homepage
Last season I had to sail in a 40+ knots (gusting peeks to 50) wind.
I was prepared and had a 5m² storm jib and a 2nd reef set.
I had two knockdowns (the boat was not moving forward any more - but "skidded" sideways fast). This was not a funny feeling and I had to control the main in order to open it but not let the boom go in the water. Now I have a 3m² storm jib and a 3rd reef. Lets see!

May 9, 2002:
I did the first sea trial in 25kts - it handles great, but needs a lot more wind in order to tack. I changed the configuration to the 2nd reef in the main which worked a lot better in this conditions. Later in the afternoon the wind went down to 15 kts. I was going full main and the storm jib just in order to check everything out. I am very pleased with the sails I have. The single reef in the main, which comes standard from Catalina, is ......... The ability of reducing the sail area according to the actual condition is a safety issue for me and reduces unnecessary stress on the material. I have all lines in the cockpit and can change the main very easy. The storm jib has to be hanked over the furled fore, which is easy and quick.

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Dietmar

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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 05/08/2002 :  17:09:39  Show Profile
Dietmar
Just wondering why you Had to sail in winds like that?
Steve Steakley
Hoping I never think about a third reef.
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Ray Seitz
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Response Posted - 05/09/2002 :  07:46:11  Show Profile
STEVE, DIETMER HAD A GREAT STORY POSTED, WHICH I READ WELL OVER A YEAR AGO.( I THINK ) I LOOKED FOR IT TO TRY AND FIND A LINK TO IT FOR YOU BUT I AM NOT SURE WHERE IT WAS POSTED NOW. MAYBE DIETMAR COULD HELP OUT.

Ray Seitz C 250WB #628
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