We have been for our first sail! Woohooo!
Kamalii sailed better than any of us expected. In 8-10 knots of breeze on a tight reach we were chugging along at 5-6+ knots boat speed. The sail went well, no dramas other than the fact that our jib sheets are too short, so new sheets will be ordered tomorrow. Some minor tweaking of the rig to do, but otherwise all good. We plan on going out for another more serious trip in the next couple of days.
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| Heading out. Teak transom looking nice. |
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| A very,very happy skipper. |
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| Actual open water. The first time Kamalii has left Newport Harbour in 12 years. |
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| More very, very happy skipper. |
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| Back at Newport at sunset. |
Here's some video, including shots of our filthy mainsail.
Who is that dodgy looking hairy bloke?
ReplyDeleteGood to see you have made it out to on the water, and back.
That's after a haircut etc - the Afro had gone too far.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very good feeling to be on the water at last. Will be off for a more serious sail in a few days.