Recent content by tmw

The starboard eye strap at the stern of my boat had a screw come loose, and wasn't in good shape. I'd been sailing with no connection to the sail back there, although I'm determined to fix it during the winter season. I purchased an inspection port to install so I could access the bottom to...

I have one of these (or very similar from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082365AQ) and I freely admit it's pretty crappy, but I do use it. The tires seem okay with the weight. My challenge is when the thing "folds" unintentionally while pushing. The folding design isn't good. My...

I store my sunfish on a small boat lift. No modification was necessary. I put a cover over the boat and use a couple of straps to hold it in place, one of which goes around the lift supports. I don't flip the sunfish, as that would require getting in the water with jellyfish, something I like to...

Yeah, I see a tiller extension in my future soon. Quite challenging to sail without it. As for the mainsail, to quote the article, beginners usually pull it in too far. I'll have to work on finding that small flutter in the front edge. Thanks

So, after several days of kayaking weather (no wind), we finally got some wind (and comfortable temps) on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay) yesterday evening. The wind was a little gusty. As I'm on a close haul, several times a strong puff would start to blow me over. My reaction with...