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 when you rig and if something’s not right, STOP AND FIX IT.

I worked on planing 360’s and realized that I’ve been manhandling the sail on entry, instead of entering like a normal jibe. (Manhandling the sail entering a jibe is an old and bad habit that ruins speed.)

I was WOUND today. My clew wasn’t tight enough, but I was having too much fun to stop and fix it.

The 5.6 was too small and the rrd 94 not lively enough for this wimpy wind. My arm has still not recovered from falling on my mast and it’s nearly a month later as I post this!

Working my tricks. I am getting better, although much of the time it doesn’t seem like it.