More photos ...

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Coach Jackson and his sailing students... assuming the mainsail is trimmed correctly (which we should assume it is, knowing Coach Jackson!), can you tell what Point Of Sail they are on?

BTW this was our first Javelin, donated in 2010





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The advanced students rigging up the FJs













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One of our new sailors (on right) took the opportunity to sail with the advanced crews. This is a great way to learn, the action is a bit more fast-paced, the boats are more responsive... also more tippy!

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Here is Coach Rezab in our 2nd Javelin. This cadet is doing a good job steering, the sails are trimmed correctly... look at the little ribbons streaming near the front edge (luff) of the jib.









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 Advanced cadets FINALLY rigged and ready to sail... it's true they have more work to do than the beginners in the Javelins, but we should be able to get sailing in 15 minutes not 50 !!!








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Two FJs pacing each other


















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 Time to go back in... already !!!

Here you can see why it's important to use the hiking stick (tiller extension). This boat is in fairly good balance (weight further forward would be better), if the skipper had to lean far to the lee side to steer, it would be difficult to balance & keep in control.




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