Heavy Weather Sailing - High Wind Sailing Techniques

Heavy Weather Sailing. You can’t avoid heavy weather - squalls and even storms pop up unexpectedly. We once had a Tropical Storm pop up and we had absolutely no warning. So…if you’re going to become a Bluewater cruiser it’s important to know what options you have bad weather strikes. When we get hit with heavy weather or high winds - say above 30 knots, we furl the headsail into the first reef or second. When the weather gets really bad and our headsail is too large for the conditions (even when reefed), we have the ability to furl in the headsail in completely, and then move a stay from the side of the boat up to the front so to use a staysail. So, with our rigging configuration, we can essentially turn our boat into a cutter rig. A rig that has two headsails. The staysail is a smaller sail and can handle heavier weather conditions. Watch the video to listen to Simon explain our thought process on heavy weather and check out our rig configuration. If you haven't purchased a boat yet it's important to consider what your options are when heavy weather, storms, and squalls hit. Please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel. Then get our FREE checklist on how to become a bluewater cruiser 160+ steps and tips, visit: https://sailingbritican.com/bluewater... +++++++++++++++ Resources +++++++++++++++ JOIN US FOR A SAIL ON BRITICAN The Britican Experience: https://sailingbritican.com/liveaboar... Check out our blog hosting over 400 articles and videos all about sailing/cruising/liveaboard life here: https://sailingbritican.com Visit our Sailing Britican sailing guides/books shop here. All guides are digital. Some hard copy versions are found in our Etsy shop and on Amazon: https://sailingbritican.com/shop/ Check out our one-of-a-kind nautical t-shirts and other sailing gifts at our Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SailingBrit... Help us to keep making these free educational videos by becoming a part of our Patreon family here: https://www.patreon.com/SailingBritic... Reviews on sailing kit: https://sailingbritican.com/kit/ +++++++++++++++ Books on Amazon +++++++++++++++ CHECK OUT OUR PUBLICATIONS ON AMAZON - USA VHF Radio Checklists: http://amzn.to/2zycxnK Checklists for Sailors: http://amzn.to/2jf68I6 Changing Lifestyles: http://amzn.to/2A5uzOr Sailboat Buying Guide: https://amzn.to/2WdtRed CHECK OUT OUR PUBLICATIONS ON AMAZON - UK VHF for Sailors: http://amzn.to/2hnyteM Checklist for Sailors: http://amzn.to/2hmWrXF Changing Lifestyles: http://amzn.to/2hn9QyU Sailboat Buying Guide: https://amzn.to/2JRGvt3 +++++++++++++++ Find us here too! +++++++++++++++ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SailingBritic... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SailingBriti... Instagram: Instagram: sailingbritican LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view... Pinterest: Pinterest: kbrown0149 Twitter: Twitter: sailingbritican Follow our boat on NOFOREIGNLAND: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/60... +++++++++++++++ Music Credits - All Royalty Free from YouTube +++++++++++++++ Pluck It Up Low Life High Life Girls Say Arpy #sailing #sailingblog #sailingvideo