I seem to have developed an annoying crease in the sail. I relashed the sails yesterday, after watching Michael Storer's videos. And I will double the down haul.
Hopefully eliminating variables will find a set up that works.
I got out 4 days in a row last week, including one rowing only day. Hopefully Tawe Nunnugah will be within my capacity.
Tanya sent me this photo of Andy and Mary out today in Peregrina. A fine crew to be sure. I am so glad that the boat is nearby and getting used, it does my heart good to see the kids out enjoying the boat. I guess boat use goes in long cycles but for now, I am really glad that Peregrina is out being used and not mouldering away under a tarp in someone's back yard.
I had a busy tiring week last week that didn't include any sailing. When I skip for a bit it all seems hard to get going again. Yesterday was a light winds nice weather forecast so I invited Andrew in his Laser. A sailing arrangement with someone else keeps me honest.
It was a fantastic sail. The wind was light to start but picked up to round 10 knots, blue skies, getting warmer. And we got a visit from a friendly pod of dolphins!
Khiem from the Sydney Raid group was down in Melbourne and came out in the Skerry with the AYC Cruisers. He did a short video and write up of Derry.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/raidsydney/permalink/5258084204320005/
It was great to sail with Khiem, and I learned a few things on light airs balanced lug sailing. We got over into Kororoit Creek, then back over to raft up with Greg and Andy and Campbell and Mary and Duncan off Altona Pier. A great day out.
