by jeadstx » Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:08 pm
Wasn't even a "Dead Ass Last" trophy (came with a blue ribbon too for the Day Sailer class). That one could belong to you or Saltydog.
Having crew in a race really helps. You guys did good being single handed. I was definately glad I had crew. For a Day Sailer a racing crew is suppose to be two people. We were having some problems of snags with the jib sheet as well, even with my boot in place. I think I'm going to redesign my boot. The barber haulers worked well. My whisker pole tip came off during the first race on Sunday which prevented us from using it at that point.
I'm sore all over as well. With 5 races on Saturday in those winds it really wore me out. Then of course, was our near capsize on Saturday. Both of us couldn't remember if it was a tack or gybe, all we remember is trying to keep the boat from going over. We filled the cockpit with water to the height of the seats. Pulled out of that race and bailed. Got enough water out to be ready for the next race.
John
1976 Day Sailer II, #8075 - Completed the 2011, 2012, and 2013 Texas 200
1952 Beetle Boat Swan Catboat
Early Rhodes 19
1973 Mariner 2+2, #2607 - Completed 2014, 2015 and 2016 Texas 200
1969 Day Sailer I, #3229
Fleet 135; Canyon Lake, Texas