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Twisted Spinnaker
Our last Wednesday race brought us good winds at average 15 knots. We had a few exciting moments, vying for position coming around the marks, and even a close call...or two. This boat had some trouble getting its' Spinnaker up, Maybe it wasn't packed properly, or just got twisted in the lines. The Spinnaker is a very light sail, with a very big pull because of it's shape, gathering in maximum wind. It has to be hoisted very quickly, and accurately. I am always reminded of a well choreographed ballet when the boats turn the mark and all the Spinnakers begin to go up.
The pessimist complains about the wind;
the optimist expects it to change;
the realist adjusts the sails.
Wm. Ward.
Fully COPYRIGHTED 2011
no use whatsoever without permission from me, in writing.
Many thanks for your contributions to my photostream, always welcome and greatly appreciated.
May the wind be always at your back.
Twisted Spinnaker
Our last Wednesday race brought us good winds at average 15 knots. We had a few exciting moments, vying for position coming around the marks, and even a close call...or two. This boat had some trouble getting its' Spinnaker up, Maybe it wasn't packed properly, or just got twisted in the lines. The Spinnaker is a very light sail, with a very big pull because of it's shape, gathering in maximum wind. It has to be hoisted very quickly, and accurately. I am always reminded of a well choreographed ballet when the boats turn the mark and all the Spinnakers begin to go up.
The pessimist complains about the wind;
the optimist expects it to change;
the realist adjusts the sails.
Wm. Ward.
Fully COPYRIGHTED 2011
no use whatsoever without permission from me, in writing.
Many thanks for your contributions to my photostream, always welcome and greatly appreciated.
May the wind be always at your back.