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FC Cruising Debrief -05/13/25
The weather forecast was indicating potential rain but it missed us. Our boat discussed the following Counter currents – Hudson River – ebbing and Buttermilk channel flooding. We could see definitive current rips/lines in the water. Weather helm, lee helm. Balancing the helm pressure via crew weight placement, and mainsail controls. Imaging the boat is … Read more…
Debrief- Racing 05/01/25
Thank you RC – Ivan Mrazovic, TJ Shea, Vadim Vorobyov and John (Harriet’s friend). Wednesday Perfect conditions – sunny and 10 to 15 knots. Strong ebb current Windward mark skewed – needed to think about a quick set and gybe, gybe set or slow down, delay the set and wait for traffic to clear and … Read more…
Debrief – Cruising 05/03/25
Weather conditions: Very warm expecting storm activity and building breeze. Some quick notes and learning points from the crowd. Depressure spare fuel tank by depressing the valve before pouring – especially in warm weather Anticipating stronger winds – forecast. Also look for white caps (around 16 knots) but also factor in current direction. Reducing sail … Read more…