I've enjoyed sailing my mod 1 for the last few years, usually in the light winds of summer on the lower Potomac river. I went out last monday, 4/16 with a forecast of 80 degrees and 10 -15 mph from the south, perfect for my sailing area, strong wind and little room for the waves to build. By 3pm it was gusting to 28mph! Here is what I learned:
The capri 14 will not tack in winds over 20mph with full sail up.
The capri 14 will plane on a reach in winds over 20mph.
You can go to windward with just the jib, but it takes some practice!
I will limit my sailing days to a max forecast of 15mph!
It was an exciting, scary ride.
Steve
The capri 14 will not tack in winds over 20mph with full sail up.
The capri 14 will plane on a reach in winds over 20mph.
You can go to windward with just the jib, but it takes some practice!
I will limit my sailing days to a max forecast of 15mph!
It was an exciting, scary ride.
Steve