Recent content by Bill Siler

I use a little plastic paddle that looks like a kids toy. It works fine. Try any store that sells cheap inflatable boats. You can also use a bailer made from a plastic jug in a pinch.

Looks G Looks great, enjoy!

Not off topic at all. Sunfish being used by youth = good!

My Intensity Sail came with logo maybe three years ago, although their web site said it wouldn't.

So what is the advantage of such a compass, compared to an old school magnetic one?

The Coast Guard has the power to terminate a "manifestly unsafe voyage". In my four years service with them I never heard of this power being used. They do not require any kind of prior approval for private voyages. The proposed trip described would not even catch their attention.

I have anodized black spars. Don't know the boats history, though. They get hot in the sun sometimes.

I'm in Spokane. There are a a few 'fish on the area lakes. The Vancouver WA sailing club had a Sunfish event this year, as well. If you get a regatta going I might make a road trip.

It helps to sit well forward. Shifty winds make it harder.

Modifying a PFD voids it's certification. Don't do that.

Yes, but its rather awkward having the tillers stick off in a different direction from the blade.

I'd like a simple quick release for my tiller, for easy stowage off the boat? What do people use?

My son and I built a double rack on a utility trailer in an afternoon. Used wood for structure and custom bunks. Cheap and easy, and it works.

Not to worry. I have a spare.

I'm 63 and expect to be sailing my Sunfish for at least 10 more years.