[C320-list] Rigging for 30+knts

[Dennis Harris]

In sailing in 30+ knots wind and the time comes to run for cover, that 
probably means docking in these conditions.  Single handed, or with 
inexperienced crew, how do/have you done this without damaging the boat?

Secondly, how should I do it?.....typical situation, standard fixed piling 
slip (14' x 35') oriented N-S, wind from SW over 3 mile fetch, 8-9' depth 
with significant wave/chop action.  Slip approach in fairway will be to E, 
200' down wind/cross wind.  Hazards are short finger pier on leeward side of 
slip and adjacent boats extending a little into fairway.

Dennis Harris
C320 # 694

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Ireland" <cherie320 at gmail.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:07 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rigging for 30+knts


> All
>
> Thank you for the benefit of your experience.  Appreciate the advice. 
> Looks
> like the take aways are....new sails (no bags allowed), double reef, 
> flatten
> until the stitches pop, use good gloves, depower, raise a small jib, and 
> run
> for cover when it just does not work.
>
> Pat, 801