"Do stop giggling like a school-girl"

Because I have a new boat, and therefore am physically required to sail it at every available moment, we took it out for another cruise on Saturday. With me this time were Greg and Kien, both of whom had had a bit of experience of sailing dinghies. However, this was a little step up in excitement...

Giggling like school-girls. (c) DFK

A nice force 3-4 and bright sushine meant there was some comical sunburn afterward.  Destination was again Pak Ah, for food and a swim. Swimming off the beach was like getting in a bath.

Note tongue out, concentrating on not spilling any beer.  (c) KH

One lesson we learnt was on the sensitivity of the keel to stall - I had to take two attempts at coming up to the dock at lunchtime. Given that it only has a chord length of about 8 inches, as soon as you stop the flow over the keel you start to go sideways. Running into wash at low speed (with only the jib up) was an admirable way to do this!  I managed it eventually.

I've still got a list of jobs to do on the boat, but it's gradually getting smaller. A few bits of line in key places, a self-return system for the pole, and (still!) an engine service. The major change will be the new name and new decals, which will be announced soon...