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I just sailed my 35 foot Jarkan 10.5 up the east coast from Batemans Bay to Hervey Bay - we managed 3m swells and 24kt winds easily enough - she is solid, hand laid fibreglass, the hull is 2" thick - if you want a solid, small(ish) yacht to sail in any weather conditions, you'd be hard pressed to go past a Jarkan 10.5. That said, I think the Clansman yachts were pretty seaworthy, and I've known a few folks who sail and swear by them. They are small though, and a little cramped onboard. They also don't carry a lot of water or fuel, so you'd be thinking about externally carried jerry cans and a water maker if you're thinking of true blue water work. Don't let that stop you though - good luck with what ever you end up with.
I've sailed my ex S&S34 to Lord Howe 3 times. We battled over 50 kts a few times with maybe 8 metre swell and sea. Arguably the best open ocean yacht in the class.
But the Jarkan is probably faster and more modern.
Select to expand quoteMorningBird said..4 bells said..
I just sailed my 35 foot Jarkan 10.5 up the east coast from Batemans Bay to Hervey Bay - we managed 3m swells and 24kt winds easily enough - she is solid, hand laid fibreglass, the hull is 2" thick - if you want a solid, small(ish) yacht to sail in any weather conditions, you'd be hard pressed to go past a Jarkan 10.5. That said, I think the Clansman yachts were pretty seaworthy, and I've known a few folks who sail and swear by them. They are small though, and a little cramped onboard. They also don't carry a lot of water or fuel, so you'd be thinking about externally carried jerry cans and a water maker if you're thinking of true blue water work. Don't let that stop you though - good luck with what ever you end up with.
I've sailed my ex S&S34 to Lord Howe 3 times. We battled over 50 kts a few times with maybe 8 metre swell and sea. Arguably the best open ocean yacht in the class.
But the Jarkan is probably faster and more modern.
Its a good thing it isn't a competition then, isn't it. :)
Select to expand quote4 bells said..MorningBird said..4 bells said..
I just sailed my 35 foot Jarkan 10.5 up the east coast from Batemans Bay to Hervey Bay - we managed 3m swells and 24kt winds easily enough - she is solid, hand laid fibreglass, the hull is 2" thick - if you want a solid, small(ish) yacht to sail in any weather conditions, you'd be hard pressed to go past a Jarkan 10.5. That said, I think the Clansman yachts were pretty seaworthy, and I've known a few folks who sail and swear by them. They are small though, and a little cramped onboard. They also don't carry a lot of water or fuel, so you'd be thinking about externally carried jerry cans and a water maker if you're thinking of true blue water work. Don't let that stop you though - good luck with what ever you end up with.
I've sailed my ex S&S34 to Lord Howe 3 times. We battled over 50 kts a few times with maybe 8 metre swell and sea. Arguably the best open ocean yacht in the class.
But the Jarkan is probably faster and more modern.
Its a good thing it isn't a competition then, isn't it. :)
If two yachts know that there is another one going to the same destination they are racing. No need to be able to see them, if you know he is there you want to beat him.
Select to expand quoteMorningBird said..4 bells said..MorningBird said..4 bells said..
I just sailed my 35 foot Jarkan 10.5 up the east coast from Batemans Bay to Hervey Bay - we managed 3m swells and 24kt winds easily enough - she is solid, hand laid fibreglass, the hull is 2" thick - if you want a solid, small(ish) yacht to sail in any weather conditions, you'd be hard pressed to go past a Jarkan 10.5. That said, I think the Clansman yachts were pretty seaworthy, and I've known a few folks who sail and swear by them. They are small though, and a little cramped onboard. They also don't carry a lot of water or fuel, so you'd be thinking about externally carried jerry cans and a water maker if you're thinking of true blue water work. Don't let that stop you though - good luck with what ever you end up with.
I've sailed my ex S&S34 to Lord Howe 3 times. We battled over 50 kts a few times with maybe 8 metre swell and sea. Arguably the best open ocean yacht in the class.
But the Jarkan is probably faster and more modern.
Its a good thing it isn't a competition then, isn't it. :)
If two yachts know that there is another one going to the same destination they are racing. No need to be able to see them, if you know he is there you want to beat him.
Yep, I confess, I do this. I was toodling over to the islands one day and spotted a sail from the northern end that looked like it was gaining as we slowly merged. I'm normally got everything bagged out and eased when cruising, so slowly the sheets came on, then the outhaul, then the cunningham, then car position...we started to pull him back, then he started extending again...next minute you're in optimal mode, tweaking tuning, looking for puffs, the ham and cheese sammy is forgotten and you're off and racing!
That particular time it turned out to be a cat. We ended up saying g'day when we arrived, he thought we were another picklefork due to the fat headed roachy main and was every bit as committed to beating us there as we were. Huge grins all round and another friendship followed as a result.
Good fun.
Select to expand quoteshaggybaxter said..MorningBird said..4 bells said..MorningBird said..4 bells said..
I just sailed my 35 foot Jarkan 10.5 up the east coast from Batemans Bay to Hervey Bay - we managed 3m swells and 24kt winds easily enough - she is solid, hand laid fibreglass, the hull is 2" thick - if you want a solid, small(ish) yacht to sail in any weather conditions, you'd be hard pressed to go past a Jarkan 10.5. That said, I think the Clansman yachts were pretty seaworthy, and I've known a few folks who sail and swear by them. They are small though, and a little cramped onboard. They also don't carry a lot of water or fuel, so you'd be thinking about externally carried jerry cans and a water maker if you're thinking of true blue water work. Don't let that stop you though - good luck with what ever you end up with.
I've sailed my ex S&S34 to Lord Howe 3 times. We battled over 50 kts a few times with maybe 8 metre swell and sea. Arguably the best open ocean yacht in the class.
But the Jarkan is probably faster and more modern.
Its a good thing it isn't a competition then, isn't it. :)
If two yachts know that there is another one going to the same destination they are racing. No need to be able to see them, if you know he is there you want to beat him.
Yep, I confess, I do this. I was toodling over to the islands one day and spotted a sail from the northern end that looked like it was gaining as we slowly merged. I'm normally got everything bagged out and eased when cruising, so slowly the sheets came on, then the outhaul, then the cunningham, then car position...we started to pull him back, then he started extending again...next minute you're in optimal mode, tweaking tuning, looking for puffs, the ham and cheese sammy is forgotten and you're off and racing!
That particular time it turned out to be a cat. We ended up saying g'day when we arrived, he thought we were another picklefork due to the fat headed roachy main and was every bit as committed to beating us there as we were. Huge grins all round and another friendship followed as a result.
Good fun.
Yes, the collective noun for yachts should be "a race"
