WindDoll

I’m experimenting with slightly less downhaul (about 1/4 inch) and it’s working nicely. I re-tied my adjustable outhaul strap with a rolling clove hitch. Unfortunately, I didn’t set the knot on the port boom to be underneath and it was right where my hand goes for jibing. I couldn’t jibe port to starboard! PAY ATTENTION [...]

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I piled my windsurfing kit into Jane’s van and we drove to Sherman Island. We had a great time. It was WARM! My second trip to the Delta this year. Last year I sailed on the river 22 days. Wow!
It was Sunday, so there were a lot of kiters. Some of them are dangerous! [...]

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I wasn’t very happy windsurfing today. Even with my 6.2 and 14.4″ fin, I couldn’t get upwind. I spent most of my time with my back foot out of the strap trying not to spin out. When I got in, my buddies Maurice and Gordon worked on my sail, adjusting batten tension and experimenting with [...]

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