I'll be singlehanding my H16 most of the summer this year and I'm wondering if you guys have some tips for me. I'm planning on investing in a power pole just in case I go over and I plan on carrying a marine radio with me at all times, not to mention actually wearing my life jacket. I also wondered about sailing the 16 uni-rigged. Without the jib, should the mast be de-raked? When sailing under main and jib I rake the mast back about as far as I can manage and not run into trouble with the mainsheet. Any other ideas that might help? My biggest concern is safety and having fun just cruising around seeing the sights. I'm not looking to set any speed records out there by myself.
Thanks,
jrg