[Rhodes22-list] highest comfortable wind speed

[joseph doucet]

Ok, with high winds one can easily reduce sail with both the furling main and the furling jib.

I have sailed in winds gusting 25-30 knots with the 175 jib.  I now use a 135 jib which is much easier to tack and to sail in high winds.

On trips in high winds I would also motor sail with just a bit of sail to make ourselves visible.

Joe with a recycles ~ 2003

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> On Aug 28, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Chris Pusateri <christopher.pusateri at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have a question for the group: Although I do not yet have a Rhodes 22, I
> am interested in owning this boat.  What is the highest wind speed you feel
> comfortable sailing your Rhodes?  And how effective is partially unfurling
> the IMF main?  My intention is not to race, but I also don't want to be
> reluctant to go out when the winds are 25 knots.
> 
> Thanks in advance for sharing your experience.
> Chris on eastern Lake Erie
> 
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