Hi Rik Nope, never bothered. The plans didnt call for one. The baggy sail with crease is because I didn't tension the luff down haul enough I really am sloppy at sail trimming. Positively embarrassing really
Hi Steve, REALLY enjoyed that video1 One of your best yet. Love that sandy beach. It's the sort of beach I wouldn't mind getting stranded on at all. I can think of a few ideas on how to get your mainsail to set a bit tighter if you're interested, although Arwen is certainly moving along quite nicely as it is. It's raining here again. I've only made it out once this year.
Thanks for taking a look at my blog. All comments and advice are welcome - drop me a few lines. You can always find videos about Arwen at www.youtube.com/c/plymouthwelshboy. Look forward to hearing from you. Steve
Awesome vid Steve. Gives an enormous itch to go sailing!
ReplyDeleteDo you have ever installed a boom vang? Seems you may need one when sailing half wind.
Hi Rik
ReplyDeleteNope, never bothered. The plans didnt call for one. The baggy sail with crease is because I didn't tension the luff down haul enough
I really am sloppy at sail trimming. Positively embarrassing really
Steve
Hi Steve,
ReplyDeleteREALLY enjoyed that video1 One of your best yet. Love that sandy beach. It's the sort of beach I wouldn't mind getting stranded on at all. I can think of a few ideas on how to get your mainsail to set a bit tighter if you're interested, although Arwen is certainly moving along quite nicely as it is. It's raining here again. I've only made it out once this year.
Joel......ideas on that mainsail......yes please
ReplyDeleteI should have tightened down haul a little more but.......I need all the help I can get
Steve