Who's idea was it to sail the Northumberland strait in the fall? I may need to have a word.
At least it hasn't snowed yet! And I can warm up by the fire once anchored. (I did put in the third reef soon after this)
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Nkce sailing in crisp weather! How is the chimney holding out there? Is the genua going free from it?
That's a #3/100% genoa so it doesn't touch it when tacking. The chimney is slightly forward of the mast so the mainsail stays clear as well. The main issue really is the wheels on the dinghy catching the sheets haha
And yeah, - 4°c with the wind chill in 20-24knots had me bundled up real good under and over my dry suit.
Gunwhale in the water. Beautiful.
Some people are afraid of heeling, I'm not one of them 😅 She does get rock solid around 20° but seems happier closer to 15°
Takes about 30° of heel while beating upwind to get water over the rail in flat water tho.
That sounds about right. Life at twenty degrees.