Singlehanded Race this weekend

[Bill Gibson]

Calling all the introverts in the group, this is a reminder that the STYC singlehanded race is this Saturday.  Currently two multihulls are entered, Tatiana and Hidden Dragon - let's make this one of the multihull events of the year. 

Multihulls are a great platform for single-handing, if it's windy, no need for a huge crew to keep the boat upright, or if it's light air, our light boats are lighter still with no crew they can ghost along.  And a Screacher makes an easily handled downwind sail (that's what I'll be doing). 

The rules allow an autopilot (those that just fitted one have no excuse - here's looking at you, Vince!). If you don't have one, just wrap a bungee stretched across the cockpit around the tiller to hold it in place.

Here's hoping to see some more NWMA folks out on Saturday!

Cheers,

Bill  

 

[Ginnie Jo Blue]

Fun! …although I think most of the introverts seem to be hiding up here in the islands. 

I’m in love with my Tiller Tamer. I use it almost exclusively for active sailing and the autopilot for motoring. Holds the boat on course long enough to do what needs done but certainly not as precise as setting a heading on the autopilot, which is probably preferred when racing. Also nice I can engage it without stepping near the stern in heavy chop. 

Ginnie Jo

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[Peter Lucas]

The other great thing about a Tiller Tamer is that the friction is adjustable. With a medium amount of friction you can move the tiller as needed. And if you let go of it, it stays there.

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[Ginnie Jo Blue]

Exactly!

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[Bill Gibson]

I recently installed a Tiller Clutch, which is somewhat like the Tamer, but can be instantly engaged with one hand/finger, which I like.  I find I use it frequently, whenever I need a hand for a moment but don't want to set the AP. I had one on my F28 also. Either clutch or tamer, as non-electronic steering devices, can be used in normal racing also

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