Feb 10, 2013
Roo Video presents; "Wolfie steals a Win!"
Brig comes up a bit short, and Roo Video captures the denouement...
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Roo Video presents; "Wolfie steals a Win!"
Brig comes up a bit short, and Roo Video captures the denouement...
Auld Trophy Regatta
Sailed in the TRYC's Auld Trophy Regatta today with Andy. Placed 5th or 6th (I'm not sure)...but was only 4 points from 4th after missing a race due to repairs, so not bad...had a 3rd and a 2nd today, which was good!
This highlights: The Tempest is fast, and unlike the old Forte, is very competitive running downwind. She can sail as high and fast as required...performance-wise a superior boat, and better rig.
Problems: Running sheets fouled twice, the second time de-spooling the winch completely. This cost a DNF in one race and a late-start last place in the second. A-rig could use a little more tune, and need to find a way to keep the battery drier...
Today's winds were light, and variable...tricky sailing! On one race there were some good gusts, I pitch-poled and fouled the sheets, and de-spooled the winch for a DNF. I may need to replace the running sheets with new line, some rough spots appear to be catching. Also, I may need to make a minor modification to avoid some snags.
Tricky winds made for tough courses, I did better when I just sat back and sailed the shifts, early on I was forcing it to much. Was to conservative in my starts, the Juno can hang in there in tight quarters, need to let her go for it a bit more...but I still plan to sail conservatively.
Andy sailed two races, last but finished the first, and 5th out of seven on the second, almost 4th! He's really coming along and had a lot of fun :-)
Lesson's learned: Adjust tune to conditions more quickly, sail the shifts, KEEP MOVING, minor running rigging adjustment (replace sheets).
The Auld Trophy Regatta...we sailed an America's Cup Course which was different, and fun! Andy skippered the boat twice, he was last (but finished) the first time, and bet two adults for 5th the second time...he very nearly nabbed 4th place...good job Roo!
Andy finishes his first real race! I'm really proud of how he is developing his skills, he's curious about everything & will be a good skipper...