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Author: | pejnielsen [ Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
I now have my boat stored with it's mast up at the Redwood City launch ramp. Drive the 100 yards to the ramp, put it in, raise the sails and go! I am sore , stiff and sun burnt, and I could not be happier. I am next to 2 Tigers and a Narca 20. Can you say boat envy? |
Author: | crobiecat [ Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
Congrats! So, how is sailing in Redwood City ? |
Author: | pejnielsen [ Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
The sailing is pretty good. The wind come up steadily in the afternoon. The water is warm and pretty protected. The wind direction makes it a bit of a chore getting the sails up at the dock. Watching the Tigers point up into the wind and just accelerate out really makes me wonder if I can do something to get The Getaway to point better. All in all, it 's a lot of fun. |
Author: | MRL [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
One thing to try, after the boat is up to speed when sailing upwind tighten the weather jib sheet to bring the jib in about 1 inch closer to the mast. I tried this on a getaway I was sailing and it seemed to help however I did not have a chance to do a boat on boat trial to see what the real difference was |
Author: | pejnielsen [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
I'll give it a try this Saturday. I need to work on a few things. I had my wife releasing the jib sheet before it back winded on a tack, so we need to smooth things out. I also hang out at the stern too much and need to move forward. That's why I sail, it's never done. |
Author: | MRL [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:10 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
Also while getting forward helps when sailing upwind, during a tack moving wieght aft and delayng the cross will help the boat come around a bit faster. Obviously if it's blowing hard you need to cross fast |
Author: | pejnielsen [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
Well we tacked much better today. We got her to point a bit better, but I think we are about as far as it's going. Just sat back and enjoyed the ride. One long broad reach all the way back in was pretty cool. |
Author: | MRL [ Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:58 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
Nothing wrong with a nice broadreach coming home. Glad you and the crew are enjoying it Mike |
Author: | Sail Revolution [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
Sounds like Redwood City is working out! You should hook up with my friend crobiecat, he's about 15 minutes from there, but mostly sails Santa Cruz. If you're ever in a pinch for crew, maybe you could hook up. Pics of he and his wife from last weekend: J |
Author: | crobiecat [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
Thanks Jeremy for the Picture. It was from the regatta last week end in Santa Cruz. I was nice to be able to push the boat harder than usual, with the safety of having chase boat around ! I learnt quite a few things about the boat and could try new things, such as broad reach with spinnaker in high wind and big waves ! What a blast ! The GPS timed me at 14.9 knots... not the record though... |
Author: | pejnielsen [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
Crobiecat is sure looking great in the pics! I would have liked to put my boat in Santa Cruz, but the drive was just a little too long. Also, my wife is just learning to sail so Redwood City is working out well. |
Author: | crobiecat [ Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
I went to Redwood City saturday afternoon. Lot of wind but no catamaran out A few dinghies were having fun though! |
Author: | pejnielsen [ Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:21 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
Crobiecat, Sorry no one was out there. I have made 5 straight Saturdays, but deferred maintenance on other projects required my attention yesterday. Drop me an e-mail at [email protected] and we can hook up. I will be in Santa Cruz today, but not to sail. The girl child has earned a day at the boardwalk with a friend. No Worries Paul |
Author: | 56kz2slow [ Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:08 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Finally, boat stored with mast up! |
Just curious as I'm still learning. Should crobiecat put more tension on the downhaul? I see some wrinkles on the luff. I'm not trying to pick on him, I'm really curious to know if the downhaul should have more tension or not and why. |
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