My son is buying a Catalina 25 this weekend. I sailed a sunfish a lot as a kid (now 65), so watching you do this reminded me of what I used to do with one sail. Backing into the wind was very interesting, and how you tied off your rudder so you could take a reef out of the mainsail was pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.
@IrregularPineapples
Жыл бұрын
this is very cool -- hadn't thought about heaving-to in order to set a reef in -- that's a great tactic for solo sailing -- especially with a tiller and without any or a reliable auto-pilot -- super good thanks for the video~
@karlholmgren4263
Жыл бұрын
Very happy to hear you found it useful!
@cn780
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video on reefing single handed!!!! I have been looking for a video like this. Well done sir.
@karlholmgren4263
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you much!
@aljumaili
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks!
@davidpearson2581
3 жыл бұрын
How about some more Catalina 25 videos. I am interested how your Jib is set up. New 1984 Catalina 25 owner here. My head sail sits low on the deck, trying to figure out what I need to get it higher, so it clears the lifelines and stanchions.
@karlholmgren4263
3 жыл бұрын
Somewhat furled as in the video the foresail does not contact the lifeline. However, this is an (I believe) 130% genova, and it actually does not clear them entirely in the fully unfurled condition. The foot close to the tack is forced to fold up a couple of of inches. My ideas around the problems have been around locally lowering the applicable part of the lifeline. (haven't done it though.)
@itsmePassportBro
10 ай бұрын
JIBS ON THE LEFT SIDE
@karlholmgren4263
10 ай бұрын
No, on port.
@fpdima
3 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you secure the foot of the main sail? I notice you left it flapping off the boom.
@karlholmgren4263
3 жыл бұрын
Well, I probably would have if I had been adhering to a more conservative reefing policy. (reefing earlier than strictly needed). Then I would sail for a long time on the same reef and hence take the time with tying it up. However, the following factors promoted frequent changes to reefing: - winds on Lake Erie being highly variable - equipped with the tall rig - trying to sail somewhat optimally fast Good question though!
@kingakozdron8584
3 жыл бұрын
I agree if you want to shake main out if condition change as you mentioned wind on Lake Erie is highly variable@@karlholmgren4263
@geoffmary1767
4 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot, thanks! I am considering buying a Catalina 25 - do you think it is a good boat for a first time sailor? I do have other boating experience. Look forward to more videos.
@karlholmgren4263
4 жыл бұрын
For a first keel boat it's pretty good. Not very exciting, but inexpensive and enables you to practice most of the functions of larger or more expensive boats.
@karlholmgren4263
4 жыл бұрын
On a second note, if you consider it as your first keel boat I would definitely get the short rig. The one I have in the video has the tall rig, which is why I am forced to reef so early.
@lanceclinton
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a Catalina 25 as my first boat... it has been a perfect boat.
@jonmccauley6490
11 ай бұрын
Excellent boat for a first time sailor. The tall rig is great for lake sailors and phrf racing. However, the boom is much lower, so the headroom is not great, especially with a bimini. It can be raised though. The C25 is probably the best pocket cruiser, while still trailerable. If you want to just daysail, don't need the cabin, and enjoy sailing faster, it's not the boat for you.
@jonmccauley6490
11 ай бұрын
And if you want cheap and fast, get a used Hobie 16!
@johncalhoun7170
Жыл бұрын
Do you have a topping lift? My 25 has a topping lift setup.
@karlholmgren4263
Жыл бұрын
I did. (Don't have the same boat anymore. Changed to an Allegro 33 now). However, I never use(d) it to support the boom during reefing.
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