This afternoon we got lucky with the weather again... maybe somebody up there likes to see us sailing?!? There was just enough wind that the boats got moving briskly when handled right, and made mistakes obvious without severe punishment (although we did have a couple of capsizes, but that is not really "severe" is it?).
We almost got the whole fleet out sailing, and today for the first time this semester, the coaches were on the dock or on the motorboats.
Here's a few boats doing the "Baby Duck" drill... hey where are the others???
Congratulations to all our new sailors! Looks like you can really do it... need more practice though...
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Here's one of the Javelins moving along smartly, proud new skipper doing quite well. This boat performed both the 'Baby Duck' and the 'Clock Drill' during the afternoon.
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Couldn't resist this shot. FJ#3 with one of New Bern's historic steeples and Town Hall clock tower in the background.
BTW this skipper is one of our 'blue-book' cadets with a previous semester of sailing under her belt, so why isn't this boat right in the center of the previous 'Baby Duck' photo?
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Here's an FJ and a Javelin both working on the "Clock Drill" (link) where they have to demonstrate all points of sail, tacking & gybing, and keeping control of the boat. It's good practice... what you don't see in this photo is that both these boats actually ran down the yellow buoy and snagged it's anchor line... oops!
As you can see, this afternoon's sailing went fairly well. We should continue to improve if we get the chance to practice more. Also, the patient and hard-working cadets who spent their time CREWING this afternoon should get an equal chance to show their skippering skills!
We have written assignments DUE so turn them in... those few of you who already turned in the assignments got quite good grades and will receive full credit. Remember, it is possible to get an UNSAT for the basic sailing course (ie fail).
...posted by Assistant Sail Coach Doug King
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