Year: 2006

Windy, Wet and Painful

Yesterday, it was quite windy and I was hoping that today would be the same. It was! “This is what I need” I thought, but I was wrong. Let’s start from the beginning. I woke up nice and early, made my coffee, packed my gear and drove to the club. I decided to rig the…



Theories and Rigging

I had a talk with a couple of people, John and Steve, regarding my theory. They both told me that it is quite right. I am quite heavy, so I don’t need to de-power my sail as much as someone lighter than me. A baggy sail gives more speed, so it does make sense. As…



Tight or Buggy?

Today it has been a horrible weather. It had been raining in the morning and I wasn’t sure if it would be dry in the evening. I arrived at the club nice and early and I had plenty of time to rig a boat. I was told the Blue (the best club Laser with the…



Safety Boat Duty

First things first: The person we sent me the book has been found. Thanks Pavlo! Second: Yesterday I decided to buy new sunglasses after the ones I had ended up in the bottom of the Welsh Harp some time in May. So, I paid a visit to the friendly chaps at the Welsh Harp Boat…



WINDensday

Announcement: This morning the postman delivered a book, for me, from Amazon, that I haven’t ordered. I am trying to find out who sent it, so I can thank him/her. If by any chance it’s you please let me know so I can stop searching. Thank you very much, I am sure I will find…