Singlehanders out there! - Page 2

gershel · #11 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009

Is that Trumps Farley State Marina? If it is, you probably had to work a week just to pay for it.
Marc

billsull · #12 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009

Yep, that's Trump's place. The dockage wasn't too bad because they put me on a dock without power or water (it was about this time last year and they were closing the dock for the season). What really cost me was my failed attempts to recoup the marina expense in the casino!

Not to mention all of the receipts for Hooters that I brought home... "honest honey - I only went there because they had a good wifi signal!" ;^)

Cruisingdreamspress · #13 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009

I took 7 years off and at the age 54 set off on a seven year solo voyage around the world. Had more adventure than I ever imagined. I returned to my home port of Ventura, CA just a few months past my 61st birthday.

Bermudahigh · #14 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009

single hand most of the time. she does drink a little too much

. we sail a Bermuda 40. jib/jigger we're undersail in less than 5 minutes. i modified two areas. main halyard now terminates at the front of the cockpit instead of the base of the mast and the mainsheet is now trimmed at the helm. autopilot and winlass are my two best friends. always be thinking ahead and plan your moves well ahead of time. "what if's" are a good mental exercise.

Bene505 · #15 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009

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Originally Posted by cb32863

I will probably be a singlehander myself come next season. Was basically this year but was only taking lessons so I guess not technically singlehanded... . Any good links/info on setups and learning how to singlehand out there?

Bring an experienced sailor with you and have him sit on his butt and do noting, except when you cry "help!". DavidPM did that for me and it worked great.

Get a harness and attach yourself to jackline lines (I use a home made solution). Clip yourself in at all times.

Regards,
Brad