Making the most of May sunshine and wind

We have just got back from a great sail on the Exe, all new bits and bobs seem to be working as intended. We sailed from Topsham to Exmouth beach stopping briefly at Starcross YC for some lunch on the way back. 

On our way down river we caught the Merlin Rockets sailing from Starcross at their open meeting, perfect weather for such an event, force 4 and beautiful sunshine (is this really the UK).

 

Happy Sailing,

Rich

This puts my renovation efforts to shame!

Earlier this year Vigilant (a Thames Barge) was beached at Topsham Quay and is undergoing a full revamp which looks like most of the hull is being replaced. 

The local BBC news did a report on her story here 

Spring has sprung, I have video evidence!

I've finally got round to posting some video of DY171 under way! In order to get a steady picture video was taken from my phone in a waterproof case strapped to the mast. We took the boat up to Starcross for some teaching and to see if my recent changes had worked. A relatively steady wind of force 3 to 4 in the gusts provided a great afternoon on the water.




Happy Sailing, 

Rich