Okay, so yesterday here in Nashville we had winds at 25 knts, gusting
to 35, sometimes 40 knts. Our lake here is skinny but long and
rarely do we get a favorable wind direction that makes it fun to go
out in such heavy air and deal with all the tacking.
Yesterday we had a fantastic south / sw wind, warm and inviting and I
couldn't help myself. Also, I should mention, we are an inland
waterway so we have a slight current (2knts or so) whick make for
some steep little waves... 2 - 3 ft. Anyway, yesterday it was
booming... so I tucked in two reefs and furled up my headsail since I
didn't have my smaller 110 or my story jib with me, and headed out.
Well, I took a good pounding for a bit since the gust were killing me
but my "problem" was that she just wouldn't come around on her tacks.
Very slow and with the wave action, a bit concerning when getting
blow onto a lee... No incident occurred and I did get her to tack
through and she balanced out ok but I'm asking for some advice from
you guys who've owned the boat longer than I and who regularly sail
in fresh ocean or bay air.
I've owned this boat less than a year and this was my first shake-
down in really heavy, gusty air. Just wanted to see if you guys
experience any of the same stuff and could share some wisdom. THANKS.
c
