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Tiller control
In NJL writes:
I use a continuous line that runs from the stern along the deck to the pulpit along the stanchion footings, across the bow, and then back to the stern along the other side. Each end of the line turns around a stanchion abaft the cockpit and then to the tiller. By simply reaching down and adjusting the continuous tiller line, I am able to steer the boat from anyplace on the deck. This allows me to maintain tiller control when I am single handed on the bow working the headsail. Or at the mast while underway. There is sufficient "drag" along the deck and stanchions to hold the tiller in the position I choose, even in close hauled into reasonable winds (20kts+). I do not think the problem is with the close hauled sailing. I have had many boats that with properly trimmed sails and a piece of string holding the tiller on the windward side can sail for hours without any attention of the helmsman. Run and broad reach are the points of sailing that create problems. - Lauri Tarkkonen |
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Tiller control
Good point! I agree.
It just seems that every time I am forward to either douse the headsail or change it, I am up into wind and small tiller changes make for problems (like falling off and filling the genoa!). Some of this is likely technique - I can always use suggestions on how to make life a little easier when solo. Thanks for the feedback. Clark Little |
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