Fun sail out of Chula Vista with the Potter group Saturday. Kevin also sailed with us. Great wind. Blowing over 20 initially then gusting to 20. I filled the ballast tanks. I sailed/beat up to the bridge under jib and mizzen in strong winds. Nice chance to learn more about how to sail the boat under real conditions. The boat sailed well and averaged about 4 knots on the jib/mizzen.
Once at the bridge, I hoisted the full main and sailed up and down at speeds 6 knots plus. Exciting. I felt under control and safe at all times. The ballast does make a difference.
I was surprised at my top recorded speed of 6.5 knots while carrying the ballast. Great performance. I had many tacks where 6 knots was the norm. Beating into the wind along side El Pedito with Kevin, we ran at 5.8 - 6.3 knots, until he tacked. I had a great broad reach across to two of the Potters by the bridge at over 6 knots also.
Out for a little over 3.5 hours. Top speed 6.5 knots. Average 3.9 knots. 12 miles sailed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD39cnrjfxw
Fun to see how quickly I closed on the two potters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7707s6tLDc
Out of Oceanside, California
Monday, April 29, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Full sails and good speed
Out of Oceanside 4/20/2013. Finally was able to get back on the water. Had a great sail. Perfect weather. Wind about 10 knots and speed around 5 knots. 3.8 knot average for the 3 hours I was out.
A little excitement about a quarter of a mile off shore, a grey whale surfaced to breath about 30 feet in front of me, heading towards me! I changed direction quickly and was glad we did not collide. It must have swam underneath me. It looked massive and I was in no doubt as to who would be in trouble if we collided. Enjoyed the sail. Took a few videos and posted them to you tube. The wind blew evenly so the sailing was nice. Constant wind and good speed.
Here is one of the videos from today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQU6r8VA0oI
A little excitement about a quarter of a mile off shore, a grey whale surfaced to breath about 30 feet in front of me, heading towards me! I changed direction quickly and was glad we did not collide. It must have swam underneath me. It looked massive and I was in no doubt as to who would be in trouble if we collided. Enjoyed the sail. Took a few videos and posted them to you tube. The wind blew evenly so the sailing was nice. Constant wind and good speed.
Here is one of the videos from today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQU6r8VA0oI
Saturday, April 13, 2013
No sailing
No sailing the past four week. Had a bad cold. May have even been the flu. Just felt like c****p and had no energy. Feeling better now. Looking forward to the Chula Vista event with the Potters. Should be fun.
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