Another option is to wait for stong wind and attempt to sail under
close hauled if we can get a good lean on.. anyone tried this?
Nope - but I would strongly recommend against it! You might get heeled
over enough to get under - but what happens when the wind shifts or
worse gets blocked out by the bridge and your mast pops upright while
your underneath?
Weights or a dinghy out to the side are far more consistent
Mark
There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.
- George Santayana
On 2021-05-04 5:53 p.m., Dan via CnC-List wrote:
Thanks everyone.
The measurements came from when I had the mast on the ground, i
measured from the spartite to the top, and also the entire length.
Just looking for confirmation from another 44 owner to make absolutely
sure. The bridge has a tide marker on it and the tide is not too
strong here so we won't go for it unless we are sure. Just looking at
the pilings here it looks like the tide drops 1 or maybe 1.5 ft... not
promising. Will probably go up and remove all the head gear. Another
option is to wait for stong wind and attempt to sail under close
hauled if we can get a good lean on.. anyone tried this?
Dan
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