So, first report from sail number one in Juno (ex Golightly) on the Tyne. Discovered a few things, like the jib sheet cleats work much better if you have them both the right way round, and that the boat turns much better with the centreboard down. I couldn't understand why I was having such trouble manoevering into a marina pontoon until I realised I had forgotten to drop in when we launched, it's amazing she sailed as well as she did with it up. As a friend said the other day, there's nothing like sailing to teach you humility!
But all in all a good little first trip out, and when this force seven goes away I'll be out again.
One thing I could do with tips on - I was finding that the jib tended to wrap itself round the forestay at the top when unfurling. Any suggestions?
Looking forward to the northern fleet of BC23s getting together, although I'm not sure if Andy and Equinox qualify, being on the south side of the Humber and therefore soft southerners. But we could have you as a guest member I suppose.
Mark
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