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Author:  Boris [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:35 am ]
Post subject:  Limit wind speed of HC 16
Hello, everybody!
This weekend my friend and I sailed on HC 16. The wind speed was 10-14 m/sec. In 20 minutes we had to return back to the shore. Because of this, I have got a question: What is the limit wind speed when sailing HC 16 becomes dangerous? (There are no big waves, it is a lagoon.)
I don't undestand, wheather I lack skills and experiense of sailing while the wind is over 10 m/sec or it is really much for HC 16.

Boris
Author:  JaimeZX [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:45 am ]
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That converts to (22-30mph.) It's getting pretty close to the most wind I like; I've sailed in 25 gusting to 40 (11-17m/s) and I've heard of people sailing in as much as gusting to 50mph (22m/s) but really if the wind is over 10-15m/s it's just not fun anymore. I'd say 8-10m/s is when I'm happiest. :)
Author:  widerisbetter [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Depends somewhat on how much crew you carry
I agree pretty much with "Famous Jaime" :)

But some of this depends on how much weight is on board. The more weight, the more wind you can take. Of course, four bodies on a 16 is about the max - and you can only take four adults IF they LISTEN to you when you say "MOVE" :roll: You also run the risk of just straining the boat beyond bounds. From my experience 720 to 800 lbs of beef in 30-40 mph winds can crack corner castings, split stays, cracked decks and numerous bruises - nothing that beer can't cure of course :twisted: :lol:

I have had as many 8 on my 16.

Well OK it was six little kids, like second grade, with one other adult - but you don't take kids out when it's blowing too hard :oops:
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