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tyztoy
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Initially Posted - 07/01/2010 : 19:55:10

OK. Last Sunday was with two experienced sailors. Yesterday was my oldest son and I. So Wednesday was the first time out with me as the experienced sailor. I did not sleep well Tuesday night. Primarily I was worrid about leaving and arriving at the dock. Both could not have been more perfect. I was proud!

I realized there is a big difference when the wind is out of the N-NW as opposed to S-SW. Lots more fetch. Also, my marina is on a river. There was a pretty good current leaving the river, which met the waves trying to enter the current. It was pretty exciting for about 100 yards leaving and entering the river. I had read about that but saw it first hand.

We only used the working jib. Didn't get to raise the main. But he had a great time and wants to find a smaller boat for the local lakes.

When trying to raise the jib (hank-on) the halyard got caught on the light. So 15 minutes with one arm wrapped around the mast, and one hand with a boat hook trying to free it while bobbing up and down. Finally freed it. Guess who will be shopping for a furler this winter?

So now I'm taking my girlfriend for the long weekend to stay on the boat (which she hasn't seen yet). Thank goodness the wind will be out of the South and fairly light.

One thing I really need to learn is where to put the jib block on the track for which wind conditions. It appeared to me sailing close hauled that the clew rode pretty high. Is there anything to look for there?

I also left and arrived back at the marina with another new Catalina 25 owner. I mentioned this site, so I hope he sees this. What is funny is each of us was hoping the other was an experienced Cat 25 owner. But we do have one at the marina. Right David?

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Even Chance
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Response Posted - 07/02/2010 : 04:51:24

Tyson, you sound like you're doing great.

Re: the jib sheet block, ordinarily it should be positioned so the sheet roughly bisects the luff. You move the block forward to power up -- pulls down more on the leech and closes it, and deepens the draft of the sail. You move the block aft to power down -- flattens the sail and opens up the leech, spilling wind.

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 07/02/2010 : 10:48:17

Tyson,

Regarding docking, you will get to know over time how your boat will react to varying conditions of wind and sea around a dock and how to react to them. Even after having sailed my C25 for 22 years, I always visualize how I my approach plan then make a test run when docking in unusual conditions or at a strange dock. You never know what circumstances will put you at a dangerous disadvantage to other boats or the dock itself.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 07/02/2010 : 11:25:21

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by tyztoy
 

One thing I really need to learn is where to put the jib block on the track for which wind conditions. It appeared to me sailing close hauled that the clew rode pretty high. Is there anything to look for there?

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Depends on the cut of your jib. Most of the cruising sails and smaller headsails have a clew that sits off the deck. Most of the racing sails and larger headsails have a clew that will go down to the block. I wouldn't worry about the height so much as the sail shape. So the next time you have an experienced sailor out there, have that person take the helm. Then grab a GPS or turn on the knotmeter and play with block position, sail shape, jib trim, distance off the spreader etc. See what does what to your speed.

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 07/03/2010 : 19:15:33

Learn about the midships spring line or the Nauti-Duck Dock-O-Matic. It's on this website. Congratulations, welcome and enjoy your boat. We had ours for over 12 years. Traditional interior.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 07/04/2010 : 08:40:06

If you have 2 sets of tell-tales (usually green & red ribbons) on the jib, you generally want the fairlead block to be positioned so that the inside ribbons break at the same time when you let the sheet out. Ditto on the power up/power down comments above.

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