I finally got away from the dock today to test the new sail ( and to get away from the TODO list for a bit).
There may need to be an adjustment in the sail ( or it may be 'operator error'). I'll talk to the sailmaker when I get back. It appears that the configuration is such that I am not able to flatten the foot of the sail properly ( the 'car' is at the end of the track and there is no more adjustment possible). This was in a bout 8 knots of wind, and will only get worse in larger winds. If it can't be fixed, it will mean having to reef the foresail earlier than needed.... but i may be completely out to lunch, so lets see what UK sails has to say.
The pudgy tows well. I have yet to put up the sail on the pudgy. I think part of me is putting it off to when I have regained some flexibility ( from my back and shoulder that are still giving me a problem).
I had intended to anchor off of Russell Island ( outside of entrance to Fulford harbout on Saltspring, but there already some boats in the small anchorage and i didn't feel comfortable trying to squeeze in. I ended up at Otter bay, but rather than anchoring as I usually do , I went to the marina ( to give my shoulder a break from having to deal with the anchor chain). My solo docking went without a hitch.
I've added a better photo of the newly 'tung oiled' hatch board. Looks pretty now, but will be interested to see what 6 months of winter weather does to it.
There may need to be an adjustment in the sail ( or it may be 'operator error'). I'll talk to the sailmaker when I get back. It appears that the configuration is such that I am not able to flatten the foot of the sail properly ( the 'car' is at the end of the track and there is no more adjustment possible). This was in a bout 8 knots of wind, and will only get worse in larger winds. If it can't be fixed, it will mean having to reef the foresail earlier than needed.... but i may be completely out to lunch, so lets see what UK sails has to say.
The pudgy tows well. I have yet to put up the sail on the pudgy. I think part of me is putting it off to when I have regained some flexibility ( from my back and shoulder that are still giving me a problem).
I had intended to anchor off of Russell Island ( outside of entrance to Fulford harbout on Saltspring, but there already some boats in the small anchorage and i didn't feel comfortable trying to squeeze in. I ended up at Otter bay, but rather than anchoring as I usually do , I went to the marina ( to give my shoulder a break from having to deal with the anchor chain). My solo docking went without a hitch.
I've added a better photo of the newly 'tung oiled' hatch board. Looks pretty now, but will be interested to see what 6 months of winter weather does to it.
1 comment:
So are the trials over, and did she pass? Great to be out on the water again I bet,
Love your blog, thanks
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