A few things I learned at my first trimaran nationals in 2001. |
The tide happens once a day in Ft.Walton and goes out further than you think. |
Six people can move an F-31R off of a damp sand bar. |
It does get cold in Florida even in April. |
An 8 pound Danforth anchor has no business on an F-31R. |
One big anchor too many is just enough. |
Airx spinnaker cloth is strong enough to go shrimping without tearing. |
You have to point into the wind to haul 996 square feet of spinnaker out of the water. |
Tape the spinnaker snap shackle closed. |
A good bosun’s chair is a smart thing to have on board. |
David L has one, (and crew that will use it). |
Even people that live in Florida can get sunburned. |
This year the right side was wrong, but the middle was even worse. |
More mainsheet tension will help you go upwind (no, even more). |
Mainsheet controls the top mains’l tell tale, traveller controls the bottom. |
That black strap in the tool box is for mid boom sheeting. |
End boom sheeting causes too much mast rotation. |
I am glad I don’t have any through hulls. |
Wind speed is good to know. |
There are a lot of really nice people that sail F-boats. |
Some times those guys hanging around on the beach are really good crew. |
Roller furling jibs can be very fast, (and a lot less trouble). |
Top tell tales on the jib tell you when to adjust the jib lead. |
Steer to the leeward lower telltale on the jib, screacher, spinnaker. |
My boat is a lot faster than I am |
Steer from the windward net. |
There is no substitute for good crew. |
I could spend a lot more money on my boat. |
There is a whole lot more to learn. |
There are 3 West Marine Stores and at least one Boat U.S. within six miles of FWYC |
I can’t wait until next year. |