Cruiser2B 49 #1 Posted November 10, 2019 Are you a single handed sailor?...did a bit this morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solosailor 368 #2 Posted November 10, 2019 Occasionally....... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Borracho 1,727 #3 Posted November 10, 2019 Nice day. Too many reefs in your mainsail for those conditions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loneshark64 377 #5 Posted November 11, 2019 Usually Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jud - s/v Sputnik 857 #7 Posted November 11, 2019 When I can, locally. Longer term plan is Hawaii-Vancouver. (Biggest challenge keeping me from going out more frequently is getting my heavy boat out of a pretty inconvenient slip in fall/winter, when I really want to go out. Boat lives on a mooring in spring/summer, which is obviously easy to leave from/get to - but better winds in fall/winter.) Love the new Pelagic autopilot I installed this last summer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amati 1,413 #8 Posted November 11, 2019 18 hours ago, solosailor said: Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSolo 151 #10 Posted November 11, 2019 love solo...like 2up and will put up with occasional 3H as well : i seem to have multple hull addition :-) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoBravo 665 #11 Posted November 11, 2019 Was....lots of double handing too 24' singlehand Florida to Belize and back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r.finn 403 #12 Posted November 12, 2019 Whenever I have a spare minute. Edit: day, not minute. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryley 421 #13 Posted November 12, 2019 Reaching with the code up in the inaugural Red and White race. 7 knots in 11 knots true, pretty happy. In the distance is Privateer, the Class 40, but he's not *that* far in the distance. and yes, I need to clean up the cockpit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidecar 902 #14 Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, r.finn said: Whenever I have a spare minute. Edit: day, not minute. Me too..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterbike 12 #15 Posted November 12, 2019 Sidecar : what are your feelings/findings so far, on your very different sailing craft ? (if you have posted, & I missed it - can you supply a link ?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3to1 482 #17 Posted November 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Sidecar said: Me too..... I'll be damned.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidecar 902 #18 Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, peterbike said: Sidecar : what are your feelings/findings so far, on your very different sailing craft ? (if you have posted, & I missed it - can you supply a link ?) Still very much work in progress. There is lots to like and shows potential, including the canting lifting foil, but still not sufficiently well balanced to drive it really hard. Further measures are in hand to correct this. Will be back in the water for Xmas. Will know more then..... PM me if you want to know more.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidecar 902 #19 Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) 47 minutes ago, 3to1 said: I'll be damned.. Why? PS...... Nice ride! Edited November 12, 2019 by Sidecar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOI Guy 133 #20 Posted November 12, 2019 Finally got the new prod / Gennaker and pelagic out for a decent ride, sorry about the mess. https://drive.google.com/open?id=17utjN3mLiDj2AaAd_Mgun_nXi_-8MWS7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foolish 196 #26 Posted November 12, 2019 I've been known to dabble. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Only Fools Rush In 40 #27 Posted November 12, 2019 6:30 AM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Only Fools Rush In 40 #30 Posted November 13, 2019 Nice photos Solosailer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain_crunch 295 #31 Posted November 13, 2019 I can't compete with some of the steeds shown in this thread - International Folkboat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solosailor 368 #32 Posted November 13, 2019 Quote Nice photos Solosailer! Thank to the guys/gals taking them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EquusAsinusDomesticus 49 #33 Posted November 13, 2019 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toad 690 #35 Posted November 13, 2019 great pics but solo mast climbing at sea- how? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EquusAsinusDomesticus 49 #36 Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, toad said: great pics but solo mast climbing at sea- how? https://topclimberinternational.com/ edit: these things are outstanding. worth having if you sail alone. Edited November 13, 2019 by EquusAsinusDomesticus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solosailor 368 #37 Posted November 13, 2019 I don't have to ever climb the mast. I just wait until it drops down to a more convenient height. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruiser2B 49 #38 Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 12:05 PM, Jud - s/v Sputnik said: When I can, locally. Longer term plan is Hawaii-Vancouver. (Biggest challenge keeping me from going out more frequently is getting my heavy boat out of a pretty inconvenient slip in fall/winter, when I really want to go out. Boat lives on a mooring in spring/summer, which is obviously easy to leave from/get to - but better winds in fall/winter.) Love the new Pelagic autopilot I installed this last summer! How do you like the autopilot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jud - s/v Sputnik 857 #39 Posted November 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Cruiser2B said: How do you like the autopilot? Worth it, for sure. Not a great deal of experience with it, but lots of folks have raced with them offshore (i.e., really put them to the test). Brian Boschma, the guy who designed them and started the company, is the best example! I like that the electronics are all out of the weather. Just the actuator arm‘s (linear drive) electrical cord and motor is “exposed“. (I’ll make a simple cover for it.) I suspect it’ll last a good long while as compared to a Raymarine type (and I think price is similar). James Baldwin, who’s got a few engineless solo circumnavigations under his belt, has a vid on installing one. (Which I only came across after I installed mine. Was easy, but requires thinking through things since it’s modular/in components.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccroc 87 #40 Posted November 14, 2019 In some breeze.. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcutter 29 #41 Posted November 14, 2019 The previous boat Current one But typically double-handing with my lovely and talented wife on previous and current boats Cheers, Greg 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Mastere Dreade 2,164 #42 Posted November 14, 2019 not me, i have both hands... i do race and sail by myself though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r.finn 403 #43 Posted November 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, Grande Mastere Dreade said: not me, i have both hands... i do race and sail by myself though... The meme for that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B dock 52 #45 Posted November 15, 2019 Turned into such a nice afternoon, I went for a lunch time spin. Wind picked up to a nice 8 to 12 knots right after these photos, not much tidal current, smooth bay, max speed 6.2 knots. Saw a big tri out enjoying the nice afternoon sail, as well, looked double handed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jud - s/v Sputnik 857 #46 Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/10/2019 at 11:29 AM, Cruiser2B said: Are you a single handed sailor?...did a bit this morning Assuming again that this also means non-racing singlehanders, lets give this 78 year old singlejander a place in the “roll call”. 5 months out from Japan to SoCal. He made it, with a little help... https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/coast-guard-rescues-man-homemade-sailboat-off-socal/ ‘Yesterday, the Coast Guard towed a singlehander into port in Southern California after a five-month crossing from Japan in a homemade vessel. The 78-year-old skipper — who reportedly suffered through weeks of light winds — had been reprovisioned several times before finally asking for a tow. “On October 29, the brother of the mariner notified Coast Guard District 11 command center watchstanders that his brother departed Japan at the end of May and was expected to arrive in San Francisco in late August,” a Coast Guard press release said. “Due to a lack of wind, the man aboard the sailing vessel Mayfly was delayed by two months, depleting his food and water supply.” ‘ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailordave 22 #47 Posted November 17, 2019 Yep, single hand a bunch, double hand with Mrs. Sailordave a lot. BDA 1-2 and races on the Bay. Were sailing OPB out of the country in 2018, boat projects this year so next year we'll be back single/doubling. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mookiesurfs 99 #48 Posted November 17, 2019 I like racing single handed. Cruising is awesome with Bow, and pointless alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saro Scimitar Sunshine 38 #49 Posted November 18, 2019 Small is beautiful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishFood 76 #50 Posted November 18, 2019 Well, I was gonna wait till I made it but I'm 12 miles from finishing my first "sail", been a long way from LA to SF. Guess I'm a sailor now and one who sails alone. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Mastere Dreade 2,164 #51 Posted November 18, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 9:59 AM, r.finn said: The meme for that. ok boomer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TalonF4U 28 #52 Posted November 19, 2019 Just wrapped up a little trip across the Gulf of Mexico solo to clear the mind... The sort of mind-clearing that's required after trying to rotate images in forums. Le sigh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulinVictoria 99 #53 Posted November 19, 2019 I sail my own boat singlehanded almost exclusively, occasionally have my 5 year old son with me but he's not that useful yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnotherSailor 257 #54 Posted November 23, 2019 I am not sure if no one wants to sail with me or if it is me who just wants to sail solo, but yes that has been the case for a long time now. I love it, but hopefully my kids will want to sail with me when they are a bit older. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jari 8 #55 Posted November 23, 2019 I think you got that one backwards , they sail with you when little because you tell them to come along. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaggybaxter 1,637 #56 Posted November 23, 2019 Yes. I notice the boat feels huge when I’m solo, mostly from not having the crews wet weather gear hanging everywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaggybaxter 1,637 #57 Posted November 24, 2019 This was leaving Double Island Point, and I remember looking East and thinking Vanuatu is only a few days that way... This is a still taken off a Garmin 360Virb video, it's at less than half the recorded resolution as the file size is a hefty 10MB otherwise, but I thought it might be of interest to see how much fisheye effect you get from 360 degree cameras, it's not too bad considering they're only little lenses. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dark Knight 696 #58 Posted November 24, 2019 I used to complain about the walk down the marina pier here, but I realise it could be worse like having to walk between helms every time you tack. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaggybaxter 1,637 #60 Posted November 24, 2019 Nice arse Fitzee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spyderpig 50 #61 Posted November 24, 2019 AZAB This year 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 570 #62 Posted November 25, 2019 On 11/13/2019 at 1:13 AM, solosailor said: Hike, Bitches! Wait a second.... Think heavy thoughts and Hike Bitch, Hike!!! - Stumbling 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solosailor 368 #63 Posted November 25, 2019 Ghost in the machine: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fitzee 6 #65 Posted November 25, 2019 On 11/24/2019 at 2:37 AM, shaggybaxter said: Nice arse Fitzee. The boat, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solosailor 368 #66 Posted November 25, 2019 Does this stern make my ass look fat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan H 452 #67 Posted November 25, 2019 Yes, but I currently suck. I and boat will suck less after she gets a much-overdue haulout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great White 106 #68 Posted November 27, 2019 I have been known to do some singlehanded racing. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion Jim 72 #70 Posted December 3, 2019 This was taken by a friend in September. Completed my fourth singlhanded cruise to Bermuda this year. Can’t wait for spring so I can run down there again. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airwick 182 #71 Posted December 3, 2019 I do enjoy the occasional fun race or just going out single handed... https://photos.app.goo.gl/SZwKwCLr4qjFBnKm8 https://photos.app.goo.gl/5n4QSzuSNCVHxn5C9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roleur 289 #74 Posted January 3, 2020 I've done two singlehanded races. The first one looked like this: The second one looked like this: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Team Terminal 4 #75 Posted January 12, 2020 When I am offshore by myself the only one taking photos are border force, and they haven't shared, so I don't have recent pictures. Inshore Dinah beach lets me play (2 up in picture which is 2 years old taken by committee boat). Last time out single handed 2 weeks ago. Next time, probably saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff_H 3 #76 Posted February 6, 2020 I do a lot of short handed sailing in a pretty old-school sort of way..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justanothersailor 22 #77 Posted February 6, 2020 I am a newbie single-handed sailor, I'm taking on a big challenge. Anyone that would like to assist me in advise on boat management, energy generation, boat handling, please reach out to me. https://www.sail-world.com/news/225739/Guy-deBoer-on-the-2022-Golden-Globe-Race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmylou 1 #78 Posted February 8, 2020 Blackseal j35 modified, h mod CF rig, new foils A sails, retractable sprit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Borracho 1,727 #81 Posted February 19, 2020 1965 Cal 36 back in the Bandaras Bay race days. Digging a hole in the water off Punta de Mita, Nayarit, MX. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan H 452 #82 Posted February 19, 2020 Everybody has to do it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heymatey 30 #85 Posted April 21, 2020 Have been enjoying a windy (if cool) Spring of sailing here in New England. This pic was taken at the Colombia River Gorge. During the pandemic have been fantasizing about shorthanded big boats. Darn that guy who bought the Schumacher 28 last month... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bump-n-Grind 730 #86 Posted April 21, 2020 been known to happen.. haven't done any racing yet this year, but I have had to boat out a couple times since everything went pearshaped. did more of it back when I had the J30. did a little bit with the 36.7 since I had an extra roller furling headstay built for it. the 35 is a bit of a handful, but it's still fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixinGit 110 #87 Posted April 22, 2020 Soon....Verrrry soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kincora 5 #88 Posted April 22, 2020 Sunrise after full moon night reaching home from Maine with Code 0 after cold front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J24TrickBag 7 #89 Posted June 19, 2020 I joined this club a couple of months ago. Stock one design J/24, no provisions for singlehanding except for a tiller bungie. Only doing inshore races (because J/24) but it's been an adventure so far! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
