First Time Single-Handing a J/22

Trip dates: 
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Trip length: 
1 day
Type of watercraft: 
Sail
  • Hove-to at Canton

Well, first time doing so intentionally. 

NWS forecast was "5 knots. Waves flat." Instead I got 7-9 knots sustained, gusting up to 12 knots. I had the rail in the water more than once, and my watch says my top speed was 6.5 knots. It was scary at first, but a fun sail!