Danylle and Andy listened to the DVD instructions – Dale had a good idea of how to – now the big question – when do we “flash?”
Capt’n and Andy letting her out
Half way down our voyage – the perfect calmness and wind combination – Capt’n Dale gave the orders – “we’re doing it” – “ready” - all of a sudden action – the lines all attached and …. with one huge pull – the “flasher” as the UK-sail folks call it –(we call it a spinnaker) came out of it’s sock.
Dale and Kim
Just as pretty as we thought it would be
Holy Toledo – the spinnaker was full out – just as glorious as we thought it would be….
Father watching all of this unfold….
Danylle and Andy – I think they just came back to sail with us to
make sure we really did use the spinnaker!
Chuck is a great sport and learning the ropes…
it was worth all of the fun/ anguish/ creative energy/ and concern to see this sail full on open ……
Danylle was at the helm when we opened up the spinnaker and then Dale took over – the apparent wind was 11 knots kts and we were going 10.2 knots (new speed record for Companion)…. he was in his element – and lovin’ it!
Totally open and glorious!
The skies were darkening up for it looked like a rainstorm – so now to take her down.
The Flasher on top of Chuck – as he says:
“Nothing in it for me – strictly science!”
Dale and Andy putting the finishing touches on the
spinnaker sock…. and putting her away for another day –
Dale and I will definitely need practice/lessons before we attempt to do this ourselves – or at least very little wind….. but in the meantime we will relish in the memory of how beautiful she was ….
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