#hansesally Out’n’About
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Topic: #hansesally Out’n’About
Posted By: #hansesally
Subject: #hansesally Out’n’About
Date Posted: 07 August 2017 at 08:25
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Here are some photos from this year´s summer vacation on ‘Sally’. We sailed
her from The Netherlands to Denmark during a two week period including a couple
of days sailing on The Standing Mast Route from Lemmer, NL to Lauwersoog, NL
and also through the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal from Brunsbüttel, DE to Kiel, DE. On the Standing Mast Route just outside
Leeuwarden, NL, ’Sally’ is waiting her turn to sail under a busy train bridge.  In Borkum, DE we found a mooring spot in Burkana Hafen which also hosts quite a bit of commercial vessels. 
In Cuxhaven, DE we saw this beast! A Beautiful Hanse 675… drooling mode: On!  ‘Sally’ in the locks at Brunsbüttel, DE, about to enter the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal.
Half way through the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal we found a tranquil spot in Rendsburg, DE.  Busy day at the Holtenau, DE lock. ‘Sally’ with three large container ships, a German Navy patrol boat and around 15 other cruisers…
Bagenkop, DK – Situated on the Island of Langeland this small sized marina is quite popular with cruisers. During the holidays, all berths usually get filled up by late afternoon.  Cruising from Bagenkop, DK to Kragenæs, DK. Shipmate Felix is at the helm. Steady as she goes!
No stress… Kragenæs, DK  Just outside Kragenæs, DK we caught quite a bit of sea-weeds with the prop!
The Storestroem Bridge is straight ahead!  Passing the Faroe Bridge (Farøbroen) which also connects the island of Zeeland with Falster.
Inbound Stubbekøbing, DK. Time for some ‘relaxed’ cruising.  Wife at the helm, captain is taking a nap ;-)
Kids in the dinghy at Stubbekøbing, DK.  Beautiful view from our mooring spot at Stubbekøbing, DK. Sadly we haven´t had that many days this summer with blue skies… but wind has been good!
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Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 14 August 2017 at 17:32
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Thanks for sharing! It brings memories back from when Emilia sailed through the Kiel canal to Hamburg. We also sailed through Stora Bält at that time. It was actually in 2007, so already ten years ago. Time flies! Your 342 looks much better than the 675 you spotted but then again, I am biased.  Keep the pictures coming. I really enjoyed following your trip. Johan -------------  http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 15 August 2017 at 10:21
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Thanks Johan :-) Glad you enjoyed the photos. I must add that I´m a fan of the Emilia thread, what now, 65 pages and counting? Cheers Nic ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 17 September 2017 at 07:16
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Last weekend we cruised to Flakfortet. It´a personal favourite of mine. From
Wiki: Flakfortet, meaning sand-shoal fortress, is a sea fort located
on the artificially built island of Saltholmrev, in the Øresund between Copenhagen and Saltholm.
The island and fort are simply known as Flakfortet; the name of the
island; Saltholmrev, meaning the reef near Saltholm, is seldom used. Flakfortet
was the last of three artificial islands that the Danes created to defend the
entrance to Copenhagen's harbor. (The other two are Trekroner
Fort (the oldest) and Middelgrundsfortet.) Flakfortet's guns covered
the Hollænderdybet channel between Middelgrundsfortet and Saltholm,
and the Flinterenden channel between Sweden and Saltholm. Eventually Flakfortet
became more of a site for anti-aircraft weapons than for coastal
artillery. Its military functions ended in 1968. Flakfortet is currently used for recreational purposes such as concerts, and the site has a restaurant and yacht moorings. During the summer, a ferry company, Spar Shipping, has five scheduled trips per day to the island, with the trip from Nyhavn taking about 40 minutes each way. There is an overnight hostel on the island too.
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Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 21 October 2017 at 15:19
This week we spent a couple of days in Malmö City Dockan Marina. A very cool place, as it is situated right in the middle of a new upcoming part of Malmö. 
There was also a cool 575 in town!  We enjoyed some nice winds on the way back, unfortunately only for 30 minutes or so. Then the wind died completely and we had to motor home...  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 23 October 2017 at 17:18
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I have sailed passed Flakfortet many times and wondered what kind of island it is. Having read your post I have set my mind to visit it the next time I am around. I didn't even know there was a harbour there. I have been to Dockan though. I met up with the wonderful people on the Danish 342 Amani there a few years ago. Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures. You boat looks fabolous. Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: S&J
Date Posted: 24 October 2017 at 10:42
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I stretched my season to the end of September this year and had some great sailing, plus a couple of stormy periods. Normally I lift out during the first week of September. I am interested that you are still sailing towards the end of October. How are you finding the weather and temperature? ------------- H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 27 October 2017 at 19:59
Hi Johan! Flakfortet is only a short trip from my home port, so we go there regularly. A very cool place for the kids! Going there on a summer afternoon after work is just a blast. On weekends though, the place gets quite crowded. There is a nice restaurant there as well. Ah fabolous... I'm not so sure about that ;-) But next season Sally will be fabolous (winter activities pending) :-O ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Johan Hackman wrote:Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 27 October 2017 at 20:15
Thanks for stopping by! Actualy we sail untill early/mid November. Autumn is a fantastic time for sailing. Wind is almost a guaranteed factor (often too much!) but temperature wise it doesn´t get too cold until end November. Staying overnight in the boat simply comes down to turning the heater on. Looking at the country side from the sea is another selling point... colours are amazing! You should try it out - at least keep the boat floating until mid October ;-) One of my kids sail Opti and their season carries on until week 42. Cheers ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 05 November 2017 at 16:06
This weekend it was sadly time for the last and final cruise this year. We enjoyed 6-8 m/s in Køge Bugt (Bay of Koege). At the end of the day we were treated to this beautiful sunset.  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: S/V Rocinante
Date Posted: 06 November 2017 at 14:29
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If there must be an end to the season, then this would be the perfect end! Thank you for sharing! ------------- Carlos & Maria http://www.svrocinante.com" rel="nofollow - S/V Rocinante - 2007 Hanse 400e #127 |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 17 November 2017 at 19:56
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It´s that time of year... time to get out of the water. Sally was hoisted out last weekend and she now sits patiently awaiting spring to arrive. 
Yay! Look what the postman brought today: A brand new Sprayhood and Cockpit tent. X-mas came early this year!  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 18 November 2017 at 10:02
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I am looking forward to next spring to see this thread grow with more stories and pictures. Maybe we will meet up somewhere next summer? I take it you are based somewhere around Copenhagen? Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 25 April 2018 at 08:39
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Yes, the Copenhagen area is our playground. We tend to switch 'home port' depending on space availability etc. Yesterday I finished painting and polishing... just in time before launch tomorrow. The 'to-do' list is still quite long, but as long as we are safe and seaworthy, we're good to go.  I needed to instal a new wind instrument. As I have decided to focus on running all boat data primarily on mobile devices, this neat product came to my attention.  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 25 April 2018 at 09:00
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Did you actually buy the anemometer? I am very curious to hear more about it. Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 25 April 2018 at 09:08
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Yes, I ordered it directly via the company in Spain and it was swiftly delivered via Fedex. Install was straight forward - just downloaded the accompanying app and connected via Bluetooth. So far I have only been testing the device in my home garden but first impression is very positive. ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 25 April 2018 at 09:18
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I wonder how you connect it to the rest of your system? In order to get True Wind you need to combine the wind data with the boat's speed. Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 25 April 2018 at 09:46
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There is a gateway available where you can share data via NMEA0183. The unit itself has a number of sensors, including an accelerometer. I pressume that all these senors combined can calculate the difference between true and apparent wind. Check out the manuals for more specific detailed info https://calypsoinstruments.com/page/user-s-manuals ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 29 April 2018 at 16:35
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New lazy-bag installed - specs as the original Hanse bag.  
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Posted By: S/V Rocinante
Date Posted: 30 April 2018 at 13:23
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Looks great! ------------- Carlos & Maria http://www.svrocinante.com" rel="nofollow - S/V Rocinante - 2007 Hanse 400e #127 |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 30 April 2018 at 16:08
Thanks :-) The old one really needed to be replaced. Today was 'one of those days' where the interior looked more like a toolshed rather than a boat saloon.  But I managed to get a few more check marks on my ever lasting to-do list. Coolbox spring-type hatch holder replaced; Toilet seat hinges replaced; 220V Power outlet frames replaced; Cockpit table installed; Backstay replaced with 'Dyna One'... then it started raining... Here's a few pics: The 'dirty' job... replacing toilet hinges.  Cockpit table in place. The 'quick release' system makes it a breeze to mount and remove when not in use.  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: robh
Date Posted: 02 May 2018 at 03:02
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Wit what did you replace the fridge / Cool box lid retainer spring, as I have been thinking of doing this but cannot find a better solution? ------------- Cheers, Rob "Blue Horizon" Hanse 341#113 Portsmouth Harbour UK |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 02 May 2018 at 17:41
It was merely a 1:1 replacement. The broken spring was replaced by a new one. Nothing fancy I'm afraid ;-) ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: robh
Date Posted: 02 May 2018 at 20:16
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Thanks for letting me know. I am surprised you had broken the spring as mine is very strong. The only reason I would like to replace mine is I keep catching it and the lid drops down on my arm. ------------- Cheers, Rob "Blue Horizon" Hanse 341#113 Portsmouth Harbour UK |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 02 May 2018 at 20:26
Well, the spring itself was not the issue but rather the bracket attachment that had broken. ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Frederick
Date Posted: 03 May 2018 at 09:51
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Im really curious about your cockpit table. How did you install it and what type of "quick release system" did you use? Heiko ------------- Hanse 342#464 Frederick |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 03 May 2018 at 10:21
Hi Heiko I've used the Lewmar Universal Table Mounting Kit w/Quick Release (Product ID 89400420). It's no longer being produced by Lewmar so it can be a bit tricky to source it. I found it via a German dealer https://sailtec.de/startseite.html" rel="nofollow - https://sailtec.de/startseite.html The table is a standard teak table (non-Lewmar). ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Frederick
Date Posted: 03 May 2018 at 12:21
Did not know that Lewmar offers or has offered this part. Just ordered it from Sailtec  Thanks a lot, I was really worrying how to make such a mounting on my own! Heiko ------------- Hanse 342#464 Frederick |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 06 May 2018 at 19:03
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One thing that I really had been looking forward to this season was to install the sprayhood and cockpit tent. I'm not particularly overwhelmed by the looks of such a tent, but it's soooo practical when you cruise around in Scandinavia. Sorry for the cluttered photo, I just snapped it quickly as I was leaving the boat this afternoon. The solution was manufactured by Swedish company 'Kapell & Annat' using Sunbrella 5087 'Flanelle Plus' fabric.  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 06 May 2018 at 19:21
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It looks cosy though. Very nice. Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 10 May 2018 at 07:59
Thanks Johan! I´m sure we will enjoy it once the rain and more typical associated Danish summer weather sets in ;-) Next thing on the 'to do' list is to replace all of the running rigging with various types of Dyneema from Gleistein. There should be a couple of 'fun' re-fit hours of work there...  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Russplatt
Date Posted: 17 May 2018 at 15:21
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Hi I know that this question has come up before but always looking for other opinions. Could you post the lengths and diameters of the lines that you purchased? Thanks Russ
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Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 17 May 2018 at 18:08
Hi Russ! Thanks for your interest. This is what I´ve used for refitting:
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Posted By: Russplatt
Date Posted: 18 May 2018 at 10:04
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Many thanks - very helpful. I like how you have reduced some of the diameters. Assume that you used SVB24. The reviews of the rope seem very positive. Some report splicing is difficult. Good luck with the installation. It will be interesting to hear how you find the ropes in use. All best Russ
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Posted By: S&J
Date Posted: 18 May 2018 at 20:31
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I have just replaced my 12mm braid-on-braid jib sheet with 10mm Race XP. The new rope is very stiff but it has significantly reduced friction and made furling the sail so much easier. ------------- H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 21 May 2018 at 17:21
Yes, I purchased all the Gleistein stuff via SVB. I have used Gleistein for a number of years and found the quality to be very good. We did a short sail yesterday (in very light winds) to test the new running rigging. All went well exept for the 'topping lift' which had become stuck between the two wheels at the top of the mast (of course!). Never had a problem with this before (also used 6mm previously), so I gather it must have been a moment of bad luck! Never the less, I need to climb the mast sometime soon... ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 21 May 2018 at 17:29
I thought about reducing from 12mm to 10mm but decided to stay with the former. I'm sure 10mm is just fine, I will probably reduce from 12 to 10 next time. ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 21 May 2018 at 17:37
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The weather around Copenhagen has been absolutely magnificent for most of May. After a short sail yesterday we shared a beer and enjoyed the sun in the cockpit.  Just before sunset we raised the cockpit tent and turned the navigation tablet 180 degrees so we could watch the Ice Hockey World Cup final. Congratz to Sweden!  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 27 May 2018 at 14:20
Just replaced the faucet in the head. Nice to have water flowing again in a nice steady stream. ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 27 May 2018 at 21:27
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Is the new one identical or does it lack the shower handle? It is a bit hard to tell from the picture. I replaced the galley faucet and got a much posher boat. I might consider doing the same thing in the heads. Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 27 May 2018 at 21:33
Yes, the replacement is the same as the original (Comet Roma), in a slightly updated version. The shower handle is extractable. ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 31 May 2018 at 19:38
Follow-up on an older post:
Departing from Copenhagen Airport yesterday morning gave me the opportunity to snap a photo of 'Flakfortet'. As you can see, this 'island' is located quite near the city of Copenhagen.  Another snap of my backyard - this is where we often cruise up and down the coastline.  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 03 June 2018 at 09:16
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These are great pictures. They remind me of when had sailed from Stockholm to Helsinki and I had to fly back to Stockholm for an appointment and directly thereafter take the trip back. That was a clear day so I could look down at the exact route we had sailed the previous weeks. It was like looking at the charts I had held in my hand when sailing, just with out the soundings. :-) Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 03 June 2018 at 15:39
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It was finally time to test the mast ladder I purchased from https://www.facebook.com/kinleven/?fref=mentions" rel="nofollow - Kinleven Ltd . It turned out to be quite the talking point at the marina, as no one else had ever seen a mast ladder 'in action' before! It was an easy set-up, and I managed to climb the mast twice. You can actually see me in the last photo waveing and dangling from the bosun's chair (which I used as an extra safety precaution). ...and yes, still with blue skies and 30c... but little wind.
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Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 21 October 2018 at 20:08
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Spending the weekend at Christianshavns Kanal in the heart of Copenhagen. https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hansesally" rel="nofollow - #hansesally enjoying the big city life — at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilders-Plads/203766472998649?ref=stream" rel="nofollow - Wilders Plads . 
Saying "Hi!" to a local https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kanalrundfart" rel="nofollow - #kanalrundfart tour boat.  Christianshavns Kanal on an early Sunday morning.  https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/trangravsbroen" rel="nofollow - #Trangravsbroen is up! And the race is on!  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 22 October 2018 at 12:36
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I have been there many times. In fact is the only guest harbour in Copenhagen that I have visited. I love the place. It's good to see some pictures from a season when it is not as crowded as I am used to. Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 23 October 2018 at 18:54
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Actually this was my first visit since they put up the bridge into the canal. Even though we are in October, our bridge opening caused quite a long queue of cyclist and pedestrians. In the summertime, the hourly opening often causes severe chaos. I wonder how the city even managed to exist before the bridge was build... If you'd like to learn more about the 'inner bridges' of Copenhagen: http://www.danculture.dk/2016/07/new-walk-and-bike-bridge-inderhavnsbroen-in-copenhagen-harbour-connects-nyhavn-and-christianshavn-spectacular-design-of-beauty-style-and-function/" rel="nofollow - http://www.danculture.dk/2016/07/new-walk-and-bike-bridge-inderhavnsbroen-in-copenhagen-harbour-connects-nyhavn-and-christianshavn-spectacular-design-of-beauty-style-and-function/ ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 23 October 2018 at 19:10
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Last time I was there, in 2015, Wilders Plads was full so we got in contact with the nearby boat club who offered us a berth. The same bridges opened - and closed behind us - and it was after that that we realised that there had been some misunderstanding so all the empty berths were the size to accommodat rowing boats, and there we were locked in and could not go anywhere! So one of us got ashore to talk to the bridge operator who made a few calls and then opened the bridges outside the schedule and directed us to a great place outside another boat in Wilders place. Fond memories. Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 26 October 2018 at 20:25
Yay... it was windy today 10-14 m/s. Tacking with two reefs in the main for 26NM took us some five hours... ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 28 October 2018 at 08:06
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Are you tacking with just the main? Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 28 October 2018 at 15:10
No, the jib was about 2/3 out. It was just not visible on the initial photo due to the camera angle/perspective.  ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 28 October 2018 at 15:40
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That's what I thought. I have never been successful when trying to tack with either sail. You need both even if you reef them to a minimum. I no longer have two reefs in my main. I removed the line for the first reef as I never used it. When it is time for reefing, in my opinion you can take the second reef right away. I think that up to that point you can get very far by just trimming the main and spill wind. Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: #hansesally
Date Posted: 28 October 2018 at 16:02
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I agree, I don't think I ever used Reef1. Might as well drop the line as you suggested. ------------- #hansesally H342 c/n 295 Denmark |
Posted By: tbatel
Date Posted: 24 June 2021 at 13:46
| Hi! Could you tellme what to choose for the genoa and main sheet, the Gleistein RACE XP or the Gemini X sport, what are the diferences and wich the more confortable to the crew hands? Thank you so much! |