[C320-list] Single Handed Sailing

Sun Feb 20 18:36:25 PST 2022

I'll chime in as a female aging more quickly than I'd like.

I single hand my 320 and agree with everything the others have said.  As my strength wanes I am super conscious about safety.  For me an autopilot is a must.  I can leave the helm, take a break, and enjoy the ride.  I too pull the traveler lines back to the helm but with autopilot I can easily navigate them without doing that.  When I bought my new 130 I had them put in the roller pads.  This allows me to reef the jib if I feel I need to reduce sail.  When I drop the main I don't worry about what it looks like and do it from the cockpit. I drop it, put on ties where I can reach and do it well before the wind gets to where I don't want to go on deck.  Am seriously considering lazy jacks but that project is way down on the Boat-To-Do-List. I always always wear my lifejacket and will use jack lines. I always give someone my float plan and check in when I get there and get back.  Other dumb little things include packing a lunch/dinner that I can quickly grab and have extra jacket/hat/etc stuffed in one of the stern lockers ready to grab without having to go below.  There are times it exhausts me but it's the best feeling hands down!

Sara
Wandering Star
#707/2000

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>    1. Re: Single Handed Sailing (Allan Field)
>    2. RPM Sensor (Melissa&Larry Leibman)
>    3. Re: Single Handed Sailing (mark)
>    4. Re: Single Handed Sailing (windswept at stx.rr.com)
>    5. Re: Single Handed Sailing (Charles Martin)
>    6. Re: Single Handed Sailing (Joe M)
>    7. Re: Single Handed Sailing (Bob Borelli)
>    8. Re: Single Handed Sailing (Bob Borelli)
>    9. Re: Single Handed Sailing (Brian McLamb)
>   10. Re: Single Handed Sailing (pat reynolds)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:17:56 -0500
> From: Allan Field <allanfield47 at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> Message-ID:
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> I did a lot of single handed sailing when I owned a C320. On the plus-side,
> all lines coming aft to the cockpit, including the reefing lines (I put a
> second reef in the main after buying the boat that came only with a single
> reef point and line) helps a lot. On the negative side, there are 2 big
> ones. The first is having to go up on the coach roof to tie down the sail,
> even with the Dutchman in place to help with the stacking. On my C387, I
> have a roller furling main which keeps me where I belong - in the cockpit!
> The second negative is the single set of larger winches in the cockpit,
> both forward of the helm. To help compensate for both of these, I invested
> in a remote handheld autohelm. While up on the deck stowing the sail, I
> could control the boat with the handheld (except for boat speed). This also
> allowed me to stand in front of the helm to tack or gybe, using the remote
> to control the boat while I tended to the running rigging.
> 
> It took me a while after owning the boat to figure out the best way to take
> a reef, especially when single handed. This is the way I did so. I first
> came up close hauled on the jib and let the main all the way out until it
> was luffing. Next step was to drop the main halyard enough to bring the new
> tack for the new reef point down to the boom. Next was to take the reef by
> pulling the new clew line tight. Next was to tighten the main halyard. Next
> was to bring the main back from luffing to where I wanted it to be. Next
> was to adjust the jib for whatever point of sail I now on with the main. I
> challenged myself to be able to do all this in under 2 minutes. Shaking the
> reef out was just in reverse - come up close hauled on the jib, let the
> main out, pull the main halyard back up after freeing the clew reefing
> line, bring the main back over, and off I'd go!
> 
> Probably the biggest challenge of single handed sailing is getting the boat
> back into the slip unassisted, closely followed by getting her out in the
> first place! But that's a story for another day!
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> Allan S. Field
> *Sea Shadow* - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808)
> Columbia, MD
> 
> On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:11 PM Charles r Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Has anyone modified the C320 running rigging to make it easier/safer to
> > sail when sailing alone?
> >
> > Best,
> > Chip Martin
> > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > (410) 231-0199
> > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:56:48 -0500
> From: Melissa&Larry Leibman <theleibmans at verizon.net>
> To: "c320-list at lists.catalina320.com"
> 	<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] RPM Sensor
> Message-ID: <1175030072.317710.1642715810041 at verizon.net>
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> 
> Hi Chip,
> 
> On Hull #609 the RPM sender is at the engine flywheel and is easy to remove as shown in the image at the link below. I removed mine to check for any issues a while back (which there weren?t) and discovered the issue I had was in the gage and appears to be related to internal corrosion. By re-adjusting the calibration screw in the tachometer it seems to work better. Every few years I take it out and ?wiggle it? and it works well again so there must be some bad contacts internally.
> 
> https://c320.org/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090710174524286
> 
> Regards,
> Larry
> 
> EasyGoing, Hull #609, 1999
> 
> Sent from Mail for Windows
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:25:19 -0600
> From: "mark" <mseyler at cox.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> Message-ID: <00e101d80e5d$5f8f3dc0$1eadb940$@cox.net>
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> 
> Chip,
> 
> I do about 90% of my sailing on my 320 singlehanded.  As Allan noted, having the control lines led to the cockpit helps, but there is no way to simultaneously handle the helm and the mainsheet and reefing lines on the cabin top.  An autopilot helps a lot.  But it'll be some pretty interesting gymnastics if I ever have to blow the main to avoid a knockdown.  (Reef early, for a lot of reasons.)
> 
> If you search the Association website some owners have done modifications that brought the mainsheet back to the rear of the cockpit, and have photos in their picture galleries.  I haven't tried either of the systems shown in the photos.  I've wondered, If I really wanted to be ambitious,  what it would take to have an arch made, so I could move both the traveler and mainsheet back within reach of the helm.  But so far, I just count on reefing in time, and using the autopilot to handle the helm when I want to be away from the wheel.
> 
> I also have a system of lines that makes getting in and out of my slip pretty stress free.  But they only work if you have pilings or a finger pier on both sides of the slip.  If you're interested, e-mail me at mseyler at cox.net, and I'll be happy to explain it.
> 
> The 320 is a great boat to singlehand.  With planning and practice, you can do just about anything.
> 
> Fair winds,
> 
> Mark Seyler
> S/V Reality,
> Catalina 320, #232
> New Orleans, LA
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Allan Field
> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 3:18 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> 
> I did a lot of single handed sailing when I owned a C320. On the plus-side, all lines coming aft to the cockpit, including the reefing lines (I put a second reef in the main after buying the boat that came only with a single reef point and line) helps a lot. On the negative side, there are 2 big ones. The first is having to go up on the coach roof to tie down the sail, even with the Dutchman in place to help with the stacking. On my C387, I have a roller furling main which keeps me where I belong - in the cockpit!
> The second negative is the single set of larger winches in the cockpit, both forward of the helm. To help compensate for both of these, I invested in a remote handheld autohelm. While up on the deck stowing the sail, I could control the boat with the handheld (except for boat speed). This also allowed me to stand in front of the helm to tack or gybe, using the remote to control the boat while I tended to the running rigging.
> 
> It took me a while after owning the boat to figure out the best way to take a reef, especially when single handed. This is the way I did so. I first came up close hauled on the jib and let the main all the way out until it was luffing. Next step was to drop the main halyard enough to bring the new tack for the new reef point down to the boom. Next was to take the reef by pulling the new clew line tight. Next was to tighten the main halyard. Next was to bring the main back from luffing to where I wanted it to be. Next was to adjust the jib for whatever point of sail I now on with the main. I challenged myself to be able to do all this in under 2 minutes. Shaking the reef out was just in reverse - come up close hauled on the jib, let the main out, pull the main halyard back up after freeing the clew reefing line, bring the main back over, and off I'd go!
> 
> Probably the biggest challenge of single handed sailing is getting the boat back into the slip unassisted, closely followed by getting her out in the first place! But that's a story for another day!
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> Allan S. Field
> *Sea Shadow* - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808) Columbia, MD
> 
> On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:11 PM Charles r Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Has anyone modified the C320 running rigging to make it easier/safer 
> > to sail when sailing alone?
> >
> > Best,
> > Chip Martin
> > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > (410) 231-0199
> > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:11:16 -0600
> From: <windswept at stx.rr.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> Message-ID: <001001d80e6c$2ceb61f0$86c225d0$@stx.rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="US-ASCII"
> 
> Chip,
> 
> In addition to what the others have said, the traveler control lines on
> WindSwept are long enough so that I can bring them back to the helm.  That
> way I can easily drop the traveler in a puff if overpowered.  
> 
> Larry
> S/V WindSwept 1995 C320 #246
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
> Charles r Martin
> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:11 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> 
> Has anyone modified the C320 running rigging to make it easier/safer to sail
> when sailing alone?
> 
> Best,
> Chip Martin
> S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> (410) 231-0199
> chiprmartin at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:41:32 -0500
> From: Charles Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> Message-ID:
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> 
> Thank you to all who responded to my query on single handed sailing on the
> C320.  I am always amazed by the depth and breadth of knowledge and
> experience of the members of our association.
> 
> I will provide a response to all the advice I received once I digest the
> information and determine the best path forward for my situation.
> 
> Best,
> Chip Martin
> S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> (410) 231-0199
> chiprmartin at gmail.com
> 
> On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:18 PM Allan Field <allanfield47 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > I did a lot of single handed sailing when I owned a C320. On the plus-side,
> > all lines coming aft to the cockpit, including the reefing lines (I put a
> > second reef in the main after buying the boat that came only with a single
> > reef point and line) helps a lot. On the negative side, there are 2 big
> > ones. The first is having to go up on the coach roof to tie down the sail,
> > even with the Dutchman in place to help with the stacking. On my C387, I
> > have a roller furling main which keeps me where I belong - in the cockpit!
> > The second negative is the single set of larger winches in the cockpit,
> > both forward of the helm. To help compensate for both of these, I invested
> > in a remote handheld autohelm. While up on the deck stowing the sail, I
> > could control the boat with the handheld (except for boat speed). This also
> > allowed me to stand in front of the helm to tack or gybe, using the remote
> > to control the boat while I tended to the running rigging.
> >
> > It took me a while after owning the boat to figure out the best way to take
> > a reef, especially when single handed. This is the way I did so. I first
> > came up close hauled on the jib and let the main all the way out until it
> > was luffing. Next step was to drop the main halyard enough to bring the new
> > tack for the new reef point down to the boom. Next was to take the reef by
> > pulling the new clew line tight. Next was to tighten the main halyard. Next
> > was to bring the main back from luffing to where I wanted it to be. Next
> > was to adjust the jib for whatever point of sail I now on with the main. I
> > challenged myself to be able to do all this in under 2 minutes. Shaking the
> > reef out was just in reverse - come up close hauled on the jib, let the
> > main out, pull the main halyard back up after freeing the clew reefing
> > line, bring the main back over, and off I'd go!
> >
> > Probably the biggest challenge of single handed sailing is getting the boat
> > back into the slip unassisted, closely followed by getting her out in the
> > first place! But that's a story for another day!
> >
> > Hope this helps!
> >
> > Allan S. Field
> > *Sea Shadow* - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808)
> > Columbia, MD
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:11 PM Charles r Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Has anyone modified the C320 running rigging to make it easier/safer to
> > > sail when sailing alone?
> > >
> > > Best,
> > > Chip Martin
> > > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > > (410) 231-0199
> > > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:17:39 -0500
> From: Joe M <smith.blazer.72 at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> Message-ID:
> 	<CAO+iX3DweuL=Zy7BCWtVCyt4K6H4Sz-py3Vc9Kk4mboAUhckYg at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Our 320 is my first sailboat. All of my sailing is single handed with my
> wife in the jump seat. We do have a furling main.
> 
> And I have a harness for the once in a while I need to go forward.
> 
> No need to worry about a knock down. It will round up and stop before that
> could happen.
> 
> I use the traveler from the helm and if I need to use the cabin top
> winches, I just turn on pilot, use the wheel brake or put my wife at the
> helm.
> 
> Joe 2002 C320 hull #902
> 
> On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 8:41 AM Charles Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Thank you to all who responded to my query on single handed sailing on the
> > C320.  I am always amazed by the depth and breadth of knowledge and
> > experience of the members of our association.
> >
> > I will provide a response to all the advice I received once I digest the
> > information and determine the best path forward for my situation.
> >
> > Best,
> > Chip Martin
> > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > (410) 231-0199
> > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:18 PM Allan Field <allanfield47 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I did a lot of single handed sailing when I owned a C320. On the
> > plus-side,
> > > all lines coming aft to the cockpit, including the reefing lines (I put a
> > > second reef in the main after buying the boat that came only with a
> > single
> > > reef point and line) helps a lot. On the negative side, there are 2 big
> > > ones. The first is having to go up on the coach roof to tie down the
> > sail,
> > > even with the Dutchman in place to help with the stacking. On my C387, I
> > > have a roller furling main which keeps me where I belong - in the
> > cockpit!
> > > The second negative is the single set of larger winches in the cockpit,
> > > both forward of the helm. To help compensate for both of these, I
> > invested
> > > in a remote handheld autohelm. While up on the deck stowing the sail, I
> > > could control the boat with the handheld (except for boat speed). This
> > also
> > > allowed me to stand in front of the helm to tack or gybe, using the
> > remote
> > > to control the boat while I tended to the running rigging.
> > >
> > > It took me a while after owning the boat to figure out the best way to
> > take
> > > a reef, especially when single handed. This is the way I did so. I first
> > > came up close hauled on the jib and let the main all the way out until it
> > > was luffing. Next step was to drop the main halyard enough to bring the
> > new
> > > tack for the new reef point down to the boom. Next was to take the reef
> > by
> > > pulling the new clew line tight. Next was to tighten the main halyard.
> > Next
> > > was to bring the main back from luffing to where I wanted it to be. Next
> > > was to adjust the jib for whatever point of sail I now on with the main.
> > I
> > > challenged myself to be able to do all this in under 2 minutes. Shaking
> > the
> > > reef out was just in reverse - come up close hauled on the jib, let the
> > > main out, pull the main halyard back up after freeing the clew reefing
> > > line, bring the main back over, and off I'd go!
> > >
> > > Probably the biggest challenge of single handed sailing is getting the
> > boat
> > > back into the slip unassisted, closely followed by getting her out in the
> > > first place! But that's a story for another day!
> > >
> > > Hope this helps!
> > >
> > > Allan S. Field
> > > *Sea Shadow* - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808)
> > > Columbia, MD
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:11 PM Charles r Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Has anyone modified the C320 running rigging to make it easier/safer to
> > > > sail when sailing alone?
> > > >
> > > > Best,
> > > > Chip Martin
> > > > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > > > (410) 231-0199
> > > > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> >
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:54:20 +0000
> From: Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> Message-ID:
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> 
> I single hand sail my C320 all the time.
> Raise the both sails on the mooring and take off tacking back forth upwind down the Sassafras River towards the upper Chesapeake Bay.
> 
> When tacking I will use either the Autohelm to turn the bow thru the wind or the wheel brake.
> Then more forward of the wheel into the cockpit to trim the jib on the new tack.
> Generally I have the traveler & main sheet set & just let the main change from side to side, just adjust jib.
> Overall when I trim the sails, balance the sails, she sails herself.
> So, I find the my C320 easy, fun to sail!
> 
> And easy to power into a slip.
> I practice going in reverse around the moorings & most importantly backing into to slip.
> Tying off on the T pier or in the slip single handed on my C320 no problem, just pay attention to tide, wind, current.
> Have dock lines ready on the fwe & aft cleats.
> Great fun to sail!
> 
> Bob Borelli no. 209
> 
> ________________________________
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Joe M <smith.blazer.72 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2022 9:17 AM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> 
> Our 320 is my first sailboat. All of my sailing is single handed with my
> wife in the jump seat. We do have a furling main.
> 
> And I have a harness for the once in a while I need to go forward.
> 
> No need to worry about a knock down. It will round up and stop before that
> could happen.
> 
> I use the traveler from the helm and if I need to use the cabin top
> winches, I just turn on pilot, use the wheel brake or put my wife at the
> helm.
> 
> Joe 2002 C320 hull #902
> 
> On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 8:41 AM Charles Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Thank you to all who responded to my query on single handed sailing on the
> > C320.  I am always amazed by the depth and breadth of knowledge and
> > experience of the members of our association.
> >
> > I will provide a response to all the advice I received once I digest the
> > information and determine the best path forward for my situation.
> >
> > Best,
> > Chip Martin
> > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > (410) 231-0199
> > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:18 PM Allan Field <allanfield47 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I did a lot of single handed sailing when I owned a C320. On the
> > plus-side,
> > > all lines coming aft to the cockpit, including the reefing lines (I put a
> > > second reef in the main after buying the boat that came only with a
> > single
> > > reef point and line) helps a lot. On the negative side, there are 2 big
> > > ones. The first is having to go up on the coach roof to tie down the
> > sail,
> > > even with the Dutchman in place to help with the stacking. On my C387, I
> > > have a roller furling main which keeps me where I belong - in the
> > cockpit!
> > > The second negative is the single set of larger winches in the cockpit,
> > > both forward of the helm. To help compensate for both of these, I
> > invested
> > > in a remote handheld autohelm. While up on the deck stowing the sail, I
> > > could control the boat with the handheld (except for boat speed). This
> > also
> > > allowed me to stand in front of the helm to tack or gybe, using the
> > remote
> > > to control the boat while I tended to the running rigging.
> > >
> > > It took me a while after owning the boat to figure out the best way to
> > take
> > > a reef, especially when single handed. This is the way I did so. I first
> > > came up close hauled on the jib and let the main all the way out until it
> > > was luffing. Next step was to drop the main halyard enough to bring the
> > new
> > > tack for the new reef point down to the boom. Next was to take the reef
> > by
> > > pulling the new clew line tight. Next was to tighten the main halyard.
> > Next
> > > was to bring the main back from luffing to where I wanted it to be. Next
> > > was to adjust the jib for whatever point of sail I now on with the main.
> > I
> > > challenged myself to be able to do all this in under 2 minutes. Shaking
> > the
> > > reef out was just in reverse - come up close hauled on the jib, let the
> > > main out, pull the main halyard back up after freeing the clew reefing
> > > line, bring the main back over, and off I'd go!
> > >
> > > Probably the biggest challenge of single handed sailing is getting the
> > boat
> > > back into the slip unassisted, closely followed by getting her out in the
> > > first place! But that's a story for another day!
> > >
> > > Hope this helps!
> > >
> > > Allan S. Field
> > > *Sea Shadow* - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808)
> > > Columbia, MD
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:11 PM Charles r Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Has anyone modified the C320 running rigging to make it easier/safer to
> > > > sail when sailing alone?
> > > >
> > > > Best,
> > > > Chip Martin
> > > > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > > > (410) 231-0199
> > > > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> >
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:11:14 +0000
> From: Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> Message-ID:
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> 	
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> 
> I always sailed small boats, 14' boats.
> Moved up to a C22 before the C320.
> I sail both like a small boat.
> I think of my C320 as a small boat and I sail it that way.
> It is a beauty.
> 
> Reef early!
> Know the weather before you go, listen & pay attention to the wind, weather & depth as you sail.
> Remember it sure is easy to shake out a reef then to put one in.
> Better to have and not need.
> The boat sails well with both reefed jib & main.  Balanced, very nice!
> 
> In an overpowering gust, the boat should turn up into the wind, Auto helm or brake the wheel, move forward & release jib sheet & drop traveler, then main sheet.
> Let her luff.
> 
> I've had to drop the genoa jib in a blow because the furler jammed.
> Two different occasions.
> Sail came down quick and stuffed most of into the fwd hatch.
> 
> The main comes down quick and the Dutchman would keep the sail furled enough so I would not be sliding over sails in the cockpit.
> The main sail controls are easy to handle, I trim the main to the wind while luffing on the mooring.
> 
> Bob Borelli no. 209
> ________________________________
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2022 9:54 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> 
> I single hand sail my C320 all the time.
> Raise the both sails on the mooring and take off tacking back forth upwind down the Sassafras River towards the upper Chesapeake Bay.
> 
> When tacking I will use either the Autohelm to turn the bow thru the wind or the wheel brake.
> Then more forward of the wheel into the cockpit to trim the jib on the new tack.
> Generally I have the traveler & main sheet set & just let the main change from side to side, just adjust jib.
> Overall when I trim the sails, balance the sails, she sails herself.
> So, I find the my C320 easy, fun to sail!
> 
> And easy to power into a slip.
> I practice going in reverse around the moorings & most importantly backing into to slip.
> Tying off on the T pier or in the slip single handed on my C320 no problem, just pay attention to tide, wind, current.
> Have dock lines ready on the fwe & aft cleats.
> Great fun to sail!
> 
> Bob Borelli no. 209
> 
> ________________________________
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Joe M <smith.blazer.72 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2022 9:17 AM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> 
> Our 320 is my first sailboat. All of my sailing is single handed with my
> wife in the jump seat. We do have a furling main.
> 
> And I have a harness for the once in a while I need to go forward.
> 
> No need to worry about a knock down. It will round up and stop before that
> could happen.
> 
> I use the traveler from the helm and if I need to use the cabin top
> winches, I just turn on pilot, use the wheel brake or put my wife at the
> helm.
> 
> Joe 2002 C320 hull #902
> 
> On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 8:41 AM Charles Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Thank you to all who responded to my query on single handed sailing on the
> > C320.  I am always amazed by the depth and breadth of knowledge and
> > experience of the members of our association.
> >
> > I will provide a response to all the advice I received once I digest the
> > information and determine the best path forward for my situation.
> >
> > Best,
> > Chip Martin
> > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > (410) 231-0199
> > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:18 PM Allan Field <allanfield47 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I did a lot of single handed sailing when I owned a C320. On the
> > plus-side,
> > > all lines coming aft to the cockpit, including the reefing lines (I put a
> > > second reef in the main after buying the boat that came only with a
> > single
> > > reef point and line) helps a lot. On the negative side, there are 2 big
> > > ones. The first is having to go up on the coach roof to tie down the
> > sail,
> > > even with the Dutchman in place to help with the stacking. On my C387, I
> > > have a roller furling main which keeps me where I belong - in the
> > cockpit!
> > > The second negative is the single set of larger winches in the cockpit,
> > > both forward of the helm. To help compensate for both of these, I
> > invested
> > > in a remote handheld autohelm. While up on the deck stowing the sail, I
> > > could control the boat with the handheld (except for boat speed). This
> > also
> > > allowed me to stand in front of the helm to tack or gybe, using the
> > remote
> > > to control the boat while I tended to the running rigging.
> > >
> > > It took me a while after owning the boat to figure out the best way to
> > take
> > > a reef, especially when single handed. This is the way I did so. I first
> > > came up close hauled on the jib and let the main all the way out until it
> > > was luffing. Next step was to drop the main halyard enough to bring the
> > new
> > > tack for the new reef point down to the boom. Next was to take the reef
> > by
> > > pulling the new clew line tight. Next was to tighten the main halyard.
> > Next
> > > was to bring the main back from luffing to where I wanted it to be. Next
> > > was to adjust the jib for whatever point of sail I now on with the main.
> > I
> > > challenged myself to be able to do all this in under 2 minutes. Shaking
> > the
> > > reef out was just in reverse - come up close hauled on the jib, let the
> > > main out, pull the main halyard back up after freeing the clew reefing
> > > line, bring the main back over, and off I'd go!
> > >
> > > Probably the biggest challenge of single handed sailing is getting the
> > boat
> > > back into the slip unassisted, closely followed by getting her out in the
> > > first place! But that's a story for another day!
> > >
> > > Hope this helps!
> > >
> > > Allan S. Field
> > > *Sea Shadow* - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808)
> > > Columbia, MD
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:11 PM Charles r Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Has anyone modified the C320 running rigging to make it easier/safer to
> > > > sail when sailing alone?
> > > >
> > > > Best,
> > > > Chip Martin
> > > > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > > > (410) 231-0199
> > > > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> >
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:52:16 -0500
> From: Brian McLamb <bjcnmclamb at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> Message-ID:
> 	<CAEZi75+K4E2wCcQHasorBBVUGmRWfSKmeDbe5hGLJCBXNOtHRQ at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> I really enjoy sailing C 320 with family, but single handling is easy with
> proper planning. Be willing to reef earlier than with crew.  Think through
> the necessary steps before leaving the helm.  Know which sheet is being
> eased and which is taken up control. Determine if you will need a winch
> handle or not and then check your surroundings prior to executing your
> maneuvers. These few simple steps keep you safe and able to enjoy the sail.
> 
> Brian McLamb s/v Serenity. #1075
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 10:11 AM Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > I always sailed small boats, 14' boats.
> > Moved up to a C22 before the C320.
> > I sail both like a small boat.
> > I think of my C320 as a small boat and I sail it that way.
> > It is a beauty.
> >
> > Reef early!
> > Know the weather before you go, listen & pay attention to the wind,
> > weather & depth as you sail.
> > Remember it sure is easy to shake out a reef then to put one in.
> > Better to have and not need.
> > The boat sails well with both reefed jib & main.  Balanced, very nice!
> >
> > In an overpowering gust, the boat should turn up into the wind, Auto helm
> > or brake the wheel, move forward & release jib sheet & drop traveler, then
> > main sheet.
> > Let her luff.
> >
> > I've had to drop the genoa jib in a blow because the furler jammed.
> > Two different occasions.
> > Sail came down quick and stuffed most of into the fwd hatch.
> >
> > The main comes down quick and the Dutchman would keep the sail furled
> > enough so I would not be sliding over sails in the cockpit.
> > The main sail controls are easy to handle, I trim the main to the wind
> > while luffing on the mooring.
> >
> > Bob Borelli no. 209
> > ________________________________
> > From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> > Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 21, 2022 9:54 AM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> >
> > I single hand sail my C320 all the time.
> > Raise the both sails on the mooring and take off tacking back forth upwind
> > down the Sassafras River towards the upper Chesapeake Bay.
> >
> > When tacking I will use either the Autohelm to turn the bow thru the wind
> > or the wheel brake.
> > Then more forward of the wheel into the cockpit to trim the jib on the new
> > tack.
> > Generally I have the traveler & main sheet set & just let the main change
> > from side to side, just adjust jib.
> > Overall when I trim the sails, balance the sails, she sails herself.
> > So, I find the my C320 easy, fun to sail!
> >
> > And easy to power into a slip.
> > I practice going in reverse around the moorings & most importantly backing
> > into to slip.
> > Tying off on the T pier or in the slip single handed on my C320 no
> > problem, just pay attention to tide, wind, current.
> > Have dock lines ready on the fwe & aft cleats.
> > Great fun to sail!
> >
> > Bob Borelli no. 209
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> > Joe M <smith.blazer.72 at gmail.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 21, 2022 9:17 AM
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> >
> > Our 320 is my first sailboat. All of my sailing is single handed with my
> > wife in the jump seat. We do have a furling main.
> >
> > And I have a harness for the once in a while I need to go forward.
> >
> > No need to worry about a knock down. It will round up and stop before that
> > could happen.
> >
> > I use the traveler from the helm and if I need to use the cabin top
> > winches, I just turn on pilot, use the wheel brake or put my wife at the
> > helm.
> >
> > Joe 2002 C320 hull #902
> >
> > On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 8:41 AM Charles Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Thank you to all who responded to my query on single handed sailing on
> > the
> > > C320.  I am always amazed by the depth and breadth of knowledge and
> > > experience of the members of our association.
> > >
> > > I will provide a response to all the advice I received once I digest the
> > > information and determine the best path forward for my situation.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > > Chip Martin
> > > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > > (410) 231-0199
> > > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:18 PM Allan Field <allanfield47 at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I did a lot of single handed sailing when I owned a C320. On the
> > > plus-side,
> > > > all lines coming aft to the cockpit, including the reefing lines (I
> > put a
> > > > second reef in the main after buying the boat that came only with a
> > > single
> > > > reef point and line) helps a lot. On the negative side, there are 2 big
> > > > ones. The first is having to go up on the coach roof to tie down the
> > > sail,
> > > > even with the Dutchman in place to help with the stacking. On my C387,
> > I
> > > > have a roller furling main which keeps me where I belong - in the
> > > cockpit!
> > > > The second negative is the single set of larger winches in the cockpit,
> > > > both forward of the helm. To help compensate for both of these, I
> > > invested
> > > > in a remote handheld autohelm. While up on the deck stowing the sail, I
> > > > could control the boat with the handheld (except for boat speed). This
> > > also
> > > > allowed me to stand in front of the helm to tack or gybe, using the
> > > remote
> > > > to control the boat while I tended to the running rigging.
> > > >
> > > > It took me a while after owning the boat to figure out the best way to
> > > take
> > > > a reef, especially when single handed. This is the way I did so. I
> > first
> > > > came up close hauled on the jib and let the main all the way out until
> > it
> > > > was luffing. Next step was to drop the main halyard enough to bring the
> > > new
> > > > tack for the new reef point down to the boom. Next was to take the reef
> > > by
> > > > pulling the new clew line tight. Next was to tighten the main halyard.
> > > Next
> > > > was to bring the main back from luffing to where I wanted it to be.
> > Next
> > > > was to adjust the jib for whatever point of sail I now on with the
> > main.
> > > I
> > > > challenged myself to be able to do all this in under 2 minutes. Shaking
> > > the
> > > > reef out was just in reverse - come up close hauled on the jib, let the
> > > > main out, pull the main halyard back up after freeing the clew reefing
> > > > line, bring the main back over, and off I'd go!
> > > >
> > > > Probably the biggest challenge of single handed sailing is getting the
> > > boat
> > > > back into the slip unassisted, closely followed by getting her out in
> > the
> > > > first place! But that's a story for another day!
> > > >
> > > > Hope this helps!
> > > >
> > > > Allan S. Field
> > > > *Sea Shadow* - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808)
> > > > Columbia, MD
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:11 PM Charles r Martin <
> > chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Has anyone modified the C320 running rigging to make it easier/safer
> > to
> > > > > sail when sailing alone?
> > > > >
> > > > > Best,
> > > > > Chip Martin
> > > > > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > > > > (410) 231-0199
> > > > > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > > >
> > >
> >
> -- 
> Brian McLamb
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:19:53 +0000 (UTC)
> From: pat reynolds <lorasalum at yahoo.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> Message-ID: <1001276697.352465.1642781993929 at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> 
>  all good advise from above.? One other from personal experience is not? to wait until the last minute to go to the head in full foul weather gear with personal safety gear on and catch manual release on inside door handle.??
>     On Friday, January 21, 2022, 09:52:33 AM CST, Brian McLamb <bjcnmclamb at gmail.com> wrote:  
>  
>  I really enjoy sailing C 320 with family, but single handling is easy with
> proper planning. Be willing to reef earlier than with crew.? Think through
> the necessary steps before leaving the helm.? Know which sheet is being
> eased and which is taken up control. Determine if you will need a winch
> handle or not and then check your surroundings prior to executing your
> maneuvers. These few simple steps keep you safe and able to enjoy the sail.
> 
> Brian McLamb s/v Serenity. #1075
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 10:11 AM Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > I always sailed small boats, 14' boats.
> > Moved up to a C22 before the C320.
> > I sail both like a small boat.
> > I think of my C320 as a small boat and I sail it that way.
> > It is a beauty.
> >
> > Reef early!
> > Know the weather before you go, listen & pay attention to the wind,
> > weather & depth as you sail.
> > Remember it sure is easy to shake out a reef then to put one in.
> > Better to have and not need.
> > The boat sails well with both reefed jib & main.? Balanced, very nice!
> >
> > In an overpowering gust, the boat should turn up into the wind, Auto helm
> > or brake the wheel, move forward & release jib sheet & drop traveler, then
> > main sheet.
> > Let her luff.
> >
> > I've had to drop the genoa jib in a blow because the furler jammed.
> > Two different occasions.
> > Sail came down quick and stuffed most of into the fwd hatch.
> >
> > The main comes down quick and the Dutchman would keep the sail furled
> > enough so I would not be sliding over sails in the cockpit.
> > The main sail controls are easy to handle, I trim the main to the wind
> > while luffing on the mooring.
> >
> > Bob Borelli no. 209
> > ________________________________
> > From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> > Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 21, 2022 9:54 AM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> >
> > I single hand sail my C320 all the time.
> > Raise the both sails on the mooring and take off tacking back forth upwind
> > down the Sassafras River towards the upper Chesapeake Bay.
> >
> > When tacking I will use either the Autohelm to turn the bow thru the wind
> > or the wheel brake.
> > Then more forward of the wheel into the cockpit to trim the jib on the new
> > tack.
> > Generally I have the traveler & main sheet set & just let the main change
> > from side to side, just adjust jib.
> > Overall when I trim the sails, balance the sails, she sails herself.
> > So, I find the my C320 easy, fun to sail!
> >
> > And easy to power into a slip.
> > I practice going in reverse around the moorings & most importantly backing
> > into to slip.
> > Tying off on the T pier or in the slip single handed on my C320 no
> > problem, just pay attention to tide, wind, current.
> > Have dock lines ready on the fwe & aft cleats.
> > Great fun to sail!
> >
> > Bob Borelli no. 209
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> > Joe M <smith.blazer.72 at gmail.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 21, 2022 9:17 AM
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Single Handed Sailing
> >
> > Our 320 is my first sailboat. All of my sailing is single handed with my
> > wife in the jump seat. We do have a furling main.
> >
> > And I have a harness for the once in a while I need to go forward.
> >
> > No need to worry about a knock down. It will round up and stop before that
> > could happen.
> >
> > I use the traveler from the helm and if I need to use the cabin top
> > winches, I just turn on pilot, use the wheel brake or put my wife at the
> > helm.
> >
> > Joe 2002 C320 hull #902
> >
> > On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 8:41 AM Charles Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Thank you to all who responded to my query on single handed sailing on
> > the
> > > C320.? I am always amazed by the depth and breadth of knowledge and
> > > experience of the members of our association.
> > >
> > > I will provide a response to all the advice I received once I digest the
> > > information and determine the best path forward for my situation.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > > Chip Martin
> > > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > > (410) 231-0199
> > > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:18 PM Allan Field <allanfield47 at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I did a lot of single handed sailing when I owned a C320. On the
> > > plus-side,
> > > > all lines coming aft to the cockpit, including the reefing lines (I
> > put a
> > > > second reef in the main after buying the boat that came only with a
> > > single
> > > > reef point and line) helps a lot. On the negative side, there are 2 big
> > > > ones. The first is having to go up on the coach roof to tie down the
> > > sail,
> > > > even with the Dutchman in place to help with the stacking. On my C387,
> > I
> > > > have a roller furling main which keeps me where I belong - in the
> > > cockpit!
> > > > The second negative is the single set of larger winches in the cockpit,
> > > > both forward of the helm. To help compensate for both of these, I
> > > invested
> > > > in a remote handheld autohelm. While up on the deck stowing the sail, I
> > > > could control the boat with the handheld (except for boat speed). This
> > > also
> > > > allowed me to stand in front of the helm to tack or gybe, using the
> > > remote
> > > > to control the boat while I tended to the running rigging.
> > > >
> > > > It took me a while after owning the boat to figure out the best way to
> > > take
> > > > a reef, especially when single handed. This is the way I did so. I
> > first
> > > > came up close hauled on the jib and let the main all the way out until
> > it
> > > > was luffing. Next step was to drop the main halyard enough to bring the
> > > new
> > > > tack for the new reef point down to the boom. Next was to take the reef
> > > by
> > > > pulling the new clew line tight. Next was to tighten the main halyard.
> > > Next
> > > > was to bring the main back from luffing to where I wanted it to be.
> > Next
> > > > was to adjust the jib for whatever point of sail I now on with the
> > main.
> > > I
> > > > challenged myself to be able to do all this in under 2 minutes. Shaking
> > > the
> > > > reef out was just in reverse - come up close hauled on the jib, let the
> > > > main out, pull the main halyard back up after freeing the clew reefing
> > > > line, bring the main back over, and off I'd go!
> > > >
> > > > Probably the biggest challenge of single handed sailing is getting the
> > > boat
> > > > back into the slip unassisted, closely followed by getting her out in
> > the
> > > > first place! But that's a story for another day!
> > > >
> > > > Hope this helps!
> > > >
> > > > Allan S. Field
> > > > *Sea Shadow* - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808)
> > > > Columbia, MD
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:11 PM Charles r Martin <
> > chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Has anyone modified the C320 running rigging to make it easier/safer
> > to
> > > > > sail when sailing alone?
> > > > >
> > > > > Best,
> > > > > Chip Martin
> > > > > S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
> > > > > (410) 231-0199
> > > > > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > > >
> > >
> >
> -- 
> Brian McLamb
>   
> 
> End of C320-list Digest, Vol 4176, Issue 1
> ******************************************