Winds were not so strong tonight, I estimate 10-12, lulls into the single digits. Temperatures were arms in the 80's, a little warm going downwind.
Winds south by east, to south. Course was a trapezoid, rounding the offset weather mark four times, then reaching to the finish.
Placed the new boat cam on top of the starboard spreader looking aft, with the cable running down the mast to the deck then across the starboard cuddy to the underside where the pelican box was stowed. Taped cable down at foot intervals using electrical tape. I must remember to bring something to remove the residue.
Problem with this set up was the main often blocked the view. I have not yet looked at the video, but I'm certain it's going to be of limited value.
At the start, we came in on starboard. I dug down low to get under JW who was coming along on port. He tacked around and I did not come up hard as I should have and he got above me. Need to be more aggressive at the line, especially when there is no one below.
RC set a longer W-L offset leg which was good, the shorter ones made for a lot of quick work. Good practice in setting, dousing and gybing, but not much time to use the spin.
Repair items: Cable for trailer lighting is faulty, believe the problem is at the cable junction near truck jack. Will need to repair using either solder and shrink tubing or some sort of connector.
Posted by Bob at May 7, 2009 09:14 AM