I typically single hand my Rhodes 22 on the Chester River off Kent Island. I prefer 7-12 kts but I’ve sailed in 18-22 kts at times, with 1-2 waves. Because I am so close to the Chesapeake Bay the wind and waves can change quickly. I extended the inhaul line for the IMF so I could easily reach it from the stern and maintain tiller and mainsheet control.
Bob G
s/v Sail la Vie

On Thu, Jul 22, 2021 at 11:15 AM C. Robert Lester <
C.Robert.Lester at dartmouth.edu> wrote:

> I see others on this list are racing their R22.
>
> We're currently racing our '84 R22 (Orion) in DIV II with LSCF (Lake
> Sunapee Cruising Fleet).
>
> Last nights race proved to be an important learning experience that makes
> me ask some questions.
>
> Has anyone sailed in 12-15 MPH winds on a gusty, fresh water lake?
> If so, I would love to talk more.
>
> Last night we found ourselves on a port tack, colliding with land on bow,
> pier on stbd, as we were unable to jive, tack or even motor away from land
> in time.
> Furled the Genoa before collision.
> Unable to furl the IMF main.
> 12-15 MPH wind put the boom at a broad reach, to where we COULD NOT un
> cleat and furl the IMF main.
> My 1st mate jumped onto the pier to reach the boom cleat as the only
> option.
> (NOTE: the pier was under construction and there was NO DECKING).
>
> Raised centerboard and motored out of the situation and back to the slip.
>
> Damaged:
> Fiberglass, where bow collided with rocks.
> Stbd Side, scuffs from dock collision.
> Skippers (pride).
>
> Question:
> Has anyone rigged their main halyard as such that it can be easily
> operated from the center of the boat, as in the furling line for the
> headsail?
>
> Happy Sailing everyone!
> Be safe,
>
> Bob
>
>
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