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Then they are not boom blocks. Locks are the nautical term for pulleys, and the booms are the round tubes the sail attaches to.

Well, for better or worse, vacations can't be moved around, and I won't be at the Worlds, and neither will my family. Good luck to all who go. BTW, last time I trolled, I caught a bass, not some Sunfish enthusiasts. Kevin

I heard that the Sunfish Class finally took action on my suggestion and has opened the Worlds up to any and all comers. I wish they had taken this suggestion back in May before we planned our family vacations. We are now trying to move things around. We have two boats now as my wife has taken...

OK, I see what you all mean, it just means there is a good chance I will never get to sail in the worlds, which seems sort of unfair. Even if I spent a lot of time trying to get in, there is no assurance I ever would/could.

I grew up sailing on fresh water. That may be why I am so bothered by the smells at low tide - I had never sailed in salt water until I got this boat. Kevin

I have been enjoying getting back on my Sunfish. I looked at the racing calendar, and thought going to the worlds would be fun since they are close by this year (I am in Charleston.) However, I then saw you have to qualify ahead of time. Why is this? It seems it will limit the turnout to...

Thanks for all the advice. I think I will try the respirator. It seems like the simplest way to avoid the stink that comes up on the water sometimes. Kevin

I sailed as a boy, and loved it. I recently bought a used Sunfish and have been sailing in Charleston. I picked it right back up and it has been great. The only thing I am running into is often when the tide is low, it will smell sort of fishy or funky on the water, especially when sailing...