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Forum: Learning to Sail 1 Day Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 224
Posted By FlyingJunior
Family learning and fun time

Capri 14.2 or 16.5 - sloop rigged dinghies with no centerboard trunk . In your area, there seem to be a lot if O'day Daysailors, which would be perfect for your needs. Sunfish and Butterflies are...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Week Ago
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By FlyingJunior
Good First Boat

Or, life is short, buy the boat you want now. I will defer to the residents experts as to recommendations....( you can be a novice and still buy a keelboat)
Forum: Chartering 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By FlyingJunior
BVI Charter Lessons Learned

Good tips! Which charter companies do you recommend? I've only done Horizon.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-15-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 211
Posted By FlyingJunior
Re: reefing a dinghy

that is a good question that I didn't ask:o - I would think weather helm would be a bit more pronounced with no jib, but I've not ever heard that that was the case. The jib on these boats is pretty...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-15-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 211
Posted By FlyingJunior
reefing a dinghy

Question - I know that it's common (and smart) practice to reef keelboats when winds get up and over 15-20 knots. I was cruising by the lake the other day and this poor guy was turtled in a Sweet 16...
Forum: Crew Wanted/Available 05-11-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 1,292
Posted By FlyingJunior
Boat Delivery Boston to Florida

Lady needs to start her own thread
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-06-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 661
Posted By FlyingJunior
FJ in need of blocks, newbie at helm. Help!

Or how much time one can waste making a $3 block for a dink. I really think you're joking about this.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-05-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 1,282
Posted By FlyingJunior
Small (<20') Pocket Cruiser Cat?

I will defer to you Tropicat, you are way more experienced. I was just recalling my conversation with the Old Salt, who has sailed the globe.

My own experience (limited) is in the BVI, where its...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-04-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 1,282
Posted By FlyingJunior
Small (<20') Pocket Cruiser Cat?

I did not realize it was keel weight that enabled my centerboard dinghy to cruise thru tacks like a hot knife thru butter. Something about the centerboard acting as a pivot point comes to mind. ...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-04-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 1,282
Posted By FlyingJunior
Small (<20') Pocket Cruiser Cat?

Me: hey, catamarans seem cool!
Old Salt: If you like sailing a dump truck.

They don't sail to windward, I am told. It's common to have to motor thru tacks.

RedCFJ - you're fine, people...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-03-2013
Replies: 18
Views: 528
Posted By FlyingJunior
centerboard day sailer: raising/lowering sails in stronger winds

I agree with kriskross - to clarify - rig with bow to wind, sheets loose. When you push off, sheet in (you should still be in irons) tight, then either back wind the jib or hold the boom out a bit,...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-02-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 1,282
Posted By FlyingJunior
Small (<20') Pocket Cruiser Cat?

I'm kinda in the same boat (no pun intended) - have you considered more stable dinghys such as Flying Scot, Mariner, Rhodes 19, or O'Day Daysailer?
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-02-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 661
Posted By FlyingJunior
FJ in need of blocks, newbie at helm. Help!

I get it, now I'm inspired to make my own ropes, sails, spars, rigging, compass, gps, head and hull. No more consumerism for me.
Forum: News Feeds 05-01-2013
Replies: 1
Views: 101
Posted By FlyingJunior
Captiva sailing school attracting the adventurous

I love Captiva, but isn't your post a bit spammy?
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-01-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 661
Posted By FlyingJunior
FJ in need of blocks, newbie at helm. Help!

Your boat probably never had a traveller, my 1974 doesn't.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-29-2013
Replies: 18
Views: 528
Posted By FlyingJunior
centerboard day sailer: raising/lowering sails in stronger winds

I agree with jimgo, get your launch plan together in advance, know where you'll push off from for the best point of sail, have the sails up and sheets slack, push off and sheet in.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-24-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By FlyingJunior
Hiking Leverage

Kidding about the harness (not the beer)
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-24-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By FlyingJunior
Re: Hiking Leverage

great, I'm gonna order a harness for my crew. I'll be the one at the helm with a beer in my hand.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-24-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By FlyingJunior
Re: Hiking Leverage

I understand it now, my body is extending the length of the lever. Thanks for bearing with me.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-24-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By FlyingJunior
Re: Hiking Leverage

see, that's what I'm failing to understand - on a seesaw, hanging past the end of it wouldn't really get anyone more leverage than sitting on the very end of it, would it?! Weight is applied ON to...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-24-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By FlyingJunior
Hiking Leverage

newbie "racer" (thinking about it) here, so please be gentle. I bought my FJ last summer but only got it out twice, and in calm winds. My background prior is mostly chartering/cruising.

I'm...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-21-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 1,174
Posted By FlyingJunior
Overwhelmed sailing novice seeks advice

All good advice, I might add the value of the tiller in one hand and the Mainsheet in the other, in a small dinghy such as a laser, sunfish or butterfly. You can really learn to feel in these...
Forum: Boat Reviews 04-21-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 500
Posted By FlyingJunior
What's funner than a 17' Day Sailer

No offense, cuz I don't know, but if the FS won't work for him, why would the Lightning?
Forum: Learning to Sail 04-19-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 1,520
Posted By FlyingJunior
Too big for a sunfish?

Which takes us back also to the Butterfly, which has shrouds and a deep cabin, and a vang. Phantom looks nice too.
Forum: Piracy Reports 04-19-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 791
Posted By FlyingJunior
O'Day DS or Flying Scot?

I don't think the cockpit area of a 22' keelboat is any larger than a Scot. In fact, smaller in my experience. I've been on 25' keelboats that 4 adults were cramped on. Have fun with the IFJ
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