Jim from the Dinghy Shop called yesterday. He had to curtail his trip down to Tassie because of engine problems, so he was back in the shop, and the Ronstan Fiddle block I ordered before Christmas was in. Good news for me at least. My back still not so good. We went for a swim first thing, then I thought I would try out the Fiddle Block.
The SE wind had kicked up by the time I was ready to launch. I tried sailing off the lee shore, but Derry isn't great without rudder and centreboard down. After a couple of fruitless attempts I rowed out a bit, then off we went bouncing through the chop. Coming back in, surfing on the waves, I was hitting over 7 knots. The boat felt very controllable. The Fiddle Block is a success, much easier than the cleat arrangement it replaces.
It wasn't a long sail but glad I got out.
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