A "truism" uttered to me after a few rum drinks by an old salty friend who owns about 8 different boats at last count
From Sunfish to a 47 foot Hunter - Oh yeah, that one is his home....
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| Author: | bjkIII [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 5:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pitchpoling |
I took my Getaway out in 21 mph winds today. It was a blast! It was the first time I went out in that high of wind and now I wonder why I would sail in less. At any rate, I also capsized for the first time. Actually, we pitchpoled, launching us well forward. I am curious as to what exactly causes pitchpoling and how I could avoid it in a Getaway? I mean, we were flying along just fine and then next thing I know, I am airborne. Any ideas? |
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| Author: | hobie1616 [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:21 pm ] |
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You have to balance the boat by moving the skipper/crew fore and aft. If the leward bow is getting close to the surface of the water MOVE BACK!! |
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| Author: | Sail Revolution [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:30 pm ] |
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Try raking your rig back a hole or two. That'll move the power back and ease the downforce on the bows. You'll need a trap for that sucker next!! Have fun!! |
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| Author: | Skipshot [ Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:55 pm ] |
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Surf City Catamarans wrote: You'll need a trap for that sucker next!!
Sounds more like he needs a Tiger or a Hobie 18. |
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| Author: | bjkIII [ Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:35 pm ] |
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Quote: Sounds more like he needs a Tiger or a Hobie 18. That would be true if it were just me, but I've got several young boys (8 and under), and the Getaway is a great way for them to get comfortable with sailing. I take them out in 11 mph winds and they absolutely love it. I don't think I'll take them out in anything more until they are a bit older.[/quote] |
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| Author: | Skipshot [ Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:32 pm ] |
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bjkIII, you make it sound like owning two boats is a problem. |
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| Author: | widerisbetter [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | "you can never own too many boats" |
A "truism" uttered to me after a few rum drinks by an old salty friend who owns about 8 different boats at last count From Sunfish to a 47 foot Hunter - Oh yeah, that one is his home....
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