Tuesday, July 10, 2012

In case you were wondering...

We have done two races in the Balmain Sailing Club's winter series. The first was quite windy and so we reefed at the last minute and glad we were that we did. Cheshire Cat was nicely balanced and rarely too far heeled as we did the circuit round the islands including Goat and back to the club for a beer and the results. We came 6th.
The next day was threatening to be awful weather but turned out rather nicely. No reef in the main but a small tuck in the jib just to keep us balanced. A similar course around the islands including Goat and back to the club for a beer and the next set of results where we can 5th! Improvement!!
We also received a plaque as winners of last year's Three Bridges Race. And as a footnote, the wooden paddle for the summer series. I guess that means last! I blame lack of races sailed not poor sailing!

Charlie and Ang in Solveig have been doing rather better.

We are loving the new walk on, walk off home for our pussy! Sure beats rowing home after a hard sail, not to mention the very easy access to the club bar.