[Rhodes22-list] Cold Weather Sailing

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Jim,
I sail in South Carolina on an inland lake and have zero experience with  
ice bergs, but I can tell you that everything gets very stiff in cold weather 
 including the sails until the sun warms them up. Also, pay special 
attention to  the moisture that will freeze to the cockpit sole. It is  extremely 
slippery and will remain that way until it  melts.
Dress in layers as you will probably be taking some clothing off if  the 
day warms up. I've actually been down to shorts and a T shirt by noon down  
here. (January) The cockpit with the white sides reflects a lot sunlight and  
will warm you quickly. I actually like sailing during the winter months 
because  of a lack of other boat traffic except for a really infrequent 
fisherman. Hot  beverages to start the day and then some good rum for anti freeze 
for the  system. Also, it really starts to get cold the minute the sun goes 
beneath the  horizon.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 12/12/2012 12:29:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
jdewaa01 at gmail.com writes:

Soon to  be owner here. Some of us don't always get the chance to sail in
fair  weather. Living in the northeast, my season may stretch into late
fall,  even winter or begin in early spring and include some sub  freeezing
temperatures. Does anyone have experience sailing in the Rhodes  when it is
really cold? Other than dodging icebergs, a concern is iced up  furling
system. I may not make a habit of it, but I'll try anything  once.... well
almost  anything.

Jim
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