The Cappys Master wrote in
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On 07 Aug 2003 21:41:00 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

Bubbles, you're nuts BUT I do agree!


How dare you.

RB

Easy, I'm a daring kinda guy.....


Oh yeh.

bertie

The Cappys Master wrote in
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On Fri, 8 Aug 2003 00:34:34 +0100, "Donal"
wrote:


The Cappys Master wrote in message
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Yep, considering that a forecast of 20-25 means possible gusts of up
to 35.
25 is a challenge with no reefing points, gusts of 35 very
challenging.


Uh oh!

If you know that the forecast is for 20-25 kt winds, then why don't
you put a reef in?
Duh!
No reefing points!

35 kts sustained would be challenging for beginners like Bob, or me.
However, 20-25 kts is just damn good sailing.

As it happens, we didn't put in a reef until the wind had stayed above
32 kts (apparent) for over 5 minutes.


Bob, why don't you tell us how you put a reef in under such
circumstances???


Regards


Donal


mmm


Oz1...of the 3 twins.
I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

Sigh. Another no show. I'll cook a batch of donuts as comfort
food...

Flying Tadpole, doomed always to disappointment in his search for
illumination.......

Flying Tadpole wrote:

FOr clarity. This is not a troll.

Bobsprit wrote:

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The C&C 32 has a very small main. I've reefed it twice in lighter conditions.

Does this mean what it appears to, that you've put a reef in
twice?

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The Cappys Master wrote:

On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 18:14:46 +0930, Flying Tadpole
wrote:

Sigh. Another no show. I'll cook a batch of donuts as comfort
food...

Flying Tadpole, doomed always to disappointment in his search for
illumination.......

Hey Taddy you could always install an A4 !

Illumination is virtually guaranteed!


I'll stick with my stern-slung non-exploding outboards and the
fuel stored outside the water- and vapour-tight envelope, thank
you.
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Hello Sailor wrote in
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On 8 Aug 2003 07:31:09 GMT, a team of surgeons from alt.sailing.asa
removed the following benign growth from Bertie the Bunyip:

The Cappys Master wrote in
m:

On Fri, 8 Aug 2003 00:34:34 +0100, "Donal"
wrote:


The Cappys Master wrote in message
m...
Yep, considering that a forecast of 20-25 means possible gusts of up
to 35.
25 is a challenge with no reefing points, gusts of 35 very
challenging.


Uh oh!

If you know that the forecast is for 20-25 kt winds, then why don't
you put a reef in?
Duh!
No reefing points!

35 kts sustained would be challenging for beginners like Bob, or me.
However, 20-25 kts is just damn good sailing.

As it happens, we didn't put in a reef until the wind had stayed above
32 kts (apparent) for over 5 minutes.


Bob, why don't you tell us how you put a reef in under such
circumstances???


Regards


Donal


mmm
qqq

SSS