It flys

[LeslieTroyer]

got this last December. First time sailing with it The sock makes it easy. $1500 with sock
on winter special

Les

 

[SailormanDan]

I like the bright colors. Looks like you're having a good time.

 

[jon hansen]

sweet !!!!!!

 

[LeslieTroyer]

Sunny sky winds ~ 5-8 kts . My son from Melbor e Aus is with me for an overnight wherever the wind blows us. Can't get much better.

Les

 

[Terry Cox]

A grand looking sail, Les. Port Gardner Bay?

 

[LeslieTroyer]

Saratoga Passage

 

[Kermit]

Congratulations! It's gorgeous! I love flying ours but hardly ever do.

 

[LeslieTroyer]

We were almost stranded at Langley this AM. Wouldn't crank. Every thug looked good, then found the fuse holder to selonoid had fatigued and the top wire no longer made contact. Spliced in a new fuse holder and it started right up. I'm going to check the skematics as it seem strange the seloniod needs a fuse (30A). A fuse seem more appropriate going to the engine panel. I was going to Rewire the panel this winter. That project has moved up in priority.

Had a great time sailing was good. Had the asymmetric up for 2.5 hrs on Same tack. Wind was light and shifty. Every time I thought we would have to jibe it shifted allowing us to forge ahead. Having wind following on autopilot is very handy

Les

 

[jssailem]

What a great sail and I'm sure a wonderful time with your son. Did he try and share some of his maritime engineering experiences? It would be interesting to hear you two discuss such subjects.. The son giving the master ideas... that sort of thing.
Returned from Italy in one piece. Thanks for the info on Global Entry. Felt like VIP's on our return, bypassing the lines.
Hoping to catch up week of 11-14 July... Only a few more days to go before you can sail everyday or not.

 

[Mark Maulden]

We're in the San Juans starting July 8 for two wks..

 

[LeslieTroyer]

Thanks John

Yes global entry is great when entering the US. It's also nice it works on the boat.

He mostly shared some safety issues related to work he was supervising in Batam Indonesia. Even though they were in Indo Aussy safety governed their work. The best one is do you know what eye protection was initially used while arc welding??? A single layer of black garbage bag worn link the Lone Ranger without eye holes.

Les

 

[jssailem]

NO OSHA... EPA... FDA... outside the US. Lack of Nanny state rules and yet the world survives. Black garbage bag is not in my future if I can help it. But interesting to learn tat it might be an emergency option. Wonder what they would use to watch the Solar Eclipse.

Have you tried GE on the boat?

 

[jssailem]

Mark. Based on the recent weather report it sounds like you will be enjoying some fab PacNW summer weather.
I'm limited until August but hope to venture that way then for a couple of weeks.
Enjoy the voyage.

 

[JRacer]

nice!

 

[Terry Cox]

We've been out around the islands for a couple of weeks, but had to return for jury duty. Should know tomorrow whether I'm excused; I hope, I hope, I hope. Then our for a few more weeks. Maybe venture into BC, then back for my oldest son and his family August 5. They want to go cruising into BC as well.

Spent a few days in Eagle Harbor, then over to Parks Bay for several days. Some nice sail time.

 

[Terry Cox]

Mark. Based on the recent weather report it sounds like you will be enjoying some fab PacNW summer weather.
I'm limited until August but hope to venture that way then for a couple of weeks.
Enjoy the voyage.

Hi John, how is the boat repair coming along; well I hope.