RE: Seeking mizzen masters
Thanks for timely tips, Craig. We'll put them to the test tomorrow. Wed.
should be even better. Forecast stiff north westerlies backing to south
westerlies for NS south shore through the day. I've already enjoyed steering
with the mizzen when sail above a beam reach. Really fun in open water. I'll
give a progress report on the weekend.
jeb
should be even better. Forecast stiff north westerlies backing to south
westerlies for NS south shore through the day. I've already enjoyed steering
with the mizzen when sail above a beam reach. Really fun in open water. I'll
give a progress report on the weekend.
jeb
>Is there anything I can do with the mizzen to advantage forA mizzen isn't exactly a powerful sail except on a sailing canoe.
>threading my way through tricky channels between small islands with even
>trickier winds?
Sheet it in tighter than the main.
If there is too much weather helm, let the mizzen sheet out.
If running before the wind you can wing out the mizzen on the side opposite
the main to get a little more oomph.
Mainly, it's useful for trimming weather helm out of the boat.
It could be useful for helping the boat track when the main is reefed way
down. Depends on the boat. Some boats don't want to tack when reefed.
Thames barges has the mizzen sheet running to a tiller extension of they
actually turned with the rudder and acted as a vane to help those boats
tack (they were quite long and shallow) but this is prob'ly not of interest.
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Finally got micro Teah McGee launched last Thursday. More about that later
when I have pictures to go with my overflow of manic verbage. Right now what
I need is a few tips on dealing with a micro mizzen. We spent 3 days (and
nights) aboard Teah McGee and are totally in love with her. I'm getting the
hang of using the mizzen and think I grasp the principle of the thing, but
some advice will be well received. Is there a general rule for
sheeting/angel of boom when sailing anywhere between a beam reach and close
hauled? Is there anything I can do with the mizzen to advantage for
threading my way through tricky channels between small islands with even
trickier winds? We're heading out again on Tuesday to spend the rest of the
week climbing this steep learning curve, so any helpful hints will be
appreciated before we set out. Teah McGee is currently on her mooring at
Indian Point on Mahone Bay on Nova Scotia's south shore. A great place for
learning and all round sailing. Pictures are promised.
jeb, wanting to really get his act together before getting within a nautical
mile of the menacing shores of Fundy
when I have pictures to go with my overflow of manic verbage. Right now what
I need is a few tips on dealing with a micro mizzen. We spent 3 days (and
nights) aboard Teah McGee and are totally in love with her. I'm getting the
hang of using the mizzen and think I grasp the principle of the thing, but
some advice will be well received. Is there a general rule for
sheeting/angel of boom when sailing anywhere between a beam reach and close
hauled? Is there anything I can do with the mizzen to advantage for
threading my way through tricky channels between small islands with even
trickier winds? We're heading out again on Tuesday to spend the rest of the
week climbing this steep learning curve, so any helpful hints will be
appreciated before we set out. Teah McGee is currently on her mooring at
Indian Point on Mahone Bay on Nova Scotia's south shore. A great place for
learning and all round sailing. Pictures are promised.
jeb, wanting to really get his act together before getting within a nautical
mile of the menacing shores of Fundy