mixmkr
Well-Known Member
Had a thrilling ride today in my '69 Sunfish. The last mile or so was downhill with a 20+ mph winds with gusts, as a squall line was coming on quick. Flew like the dickens whizzing over the white caps and closely spaced waves. Since sailing in the direction of the waves as well, made for some nice moments... most notably looking not to "death roll"!.
On another topic my original, 69 wood daggerboard that I had lengthened by about a foot, (trying to sail higher??) will go into retirement. I've totally realized my new fiberglass daggerboard is much superior in many ways, most noticeable in being able to point higher. That was a big deal for me, tacking backing into straight headwinds sometimes, going back thru my cove to the launch ramp at the end. I also believe it is helping in tacking and acceleration...and all that good stuff, I'm trying to convince myself of.
Anyrate...great day....with a whopper of a sailboat ride and a daggerboard "moment".
On another topic my original, 69 wood daggerboard that I had lengthened by about a foot, (trying to sail higher??) will go into retirement. I've totally realized my new fiberglass daggerboard is much superior in many ways, most noticeable in being able to point higher. That was a big deal for me, tacking backing into straight headwinds sometimes, going back thru my cove to the launch ramp at the end. I also believe it is helping in tacking and acceleration...and all that good stuff, I'm trying to convince myself of.
Anyrate...great day....with a whopper of a sailboat ride and a daggerboard "moment".