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This group runs a number of singlehanded and shorthanded races in the San Francisco Bay area as well as long-distance races in the Pacific.
[Singlehanded Sailing Society, Alameda, CA, USA]
Here′s a list of things shorthanded crews should have within arm′s reach in the cockpit whenever you start out on your own.
[Take Her Sailing, Cypress, TX, USA]
Tips on how to reduce the boat′s motion during on-deck tasks, and tame the gype. Diagrams and gear recommendations, especially for singlehanding.
[Sail Magazine, June 2002]
It is possible to go overboard and drown wearing a PFD with harness attached to a jackline. Here′s how to choose and rig jackline, harness, and tether for maximum safety. 2 pages with photos, plus sidebar on other COB prevention equipment.
[Cruising World, December 2004]
Powered winch handle consisting of a stainless steel socket driver combined with a high-power rechargeable drill. Makes it possible to operate a manual winch by pushing against the handle but not moving it.
[Winch Buddy LLC, Newton, MA, USA]
This southern California club runs a three-race Singlehanded Sailor Championship Series, publishes a newsletter, and meets monthly.
[Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association, Marina del Rey, CA, USA]
12-volt insulated coffee or soup warmer. Especially useful for shorthanded crews.
[Athena Brands, Inc., Gardnerville, NV, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
Unmoderated forum on various sailing topics. Some useful cruising information here, but you need to dig and you need to be selective..
[Usenet, USA]
Radar Reflectors and Detectors
You must be prepared to singlehand your boat. Seasickness or illness may incapacitate you or your partner.
John Neal
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