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After stepping the mast and tightening the rigging, Ray bends on the sails.

2009-02-22T13:10:10Z

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After stepping the mast and tightening the rigging, Ray bends on the sails.

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2009-06-04T10:19:58Z

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2009-02-22T13:11:10Z

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After hanging the anchor, and attaching it to the anchor rode.

2009-06-02T07:08:29Z

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After hanging the anchor, and attaching it to the anchor rode.

I'm relieved that it's not me that had to back the trailer.

2009-06-04T10:12:12Z

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I'm relieved that it's not me that had to back the trailer.

The boat is finally launched, and we're ready to cast off.

2009-02-22T13:12:52Z

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The boat is finally launched, and we're ready to cast off.

Ray at the helm, as we head out under power.

2009-02-22T13:09:34Z

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Ray at the helm, as we head out under power.

With winds at about 15 knots, we beam reach out under a single reefed mainsail.

2009-06-04T10:23:43Z

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With winds at about 15 knots, we beam reach out under a single reefed mainsail.

Six knots indicated on the GPS. Not bad for a 20 ft. boat. We actually saw 6.3 for a little while.

2009-06-04T10:31:23Z

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Six knots indicated on the GPS. Not bad for a 20 ft. boat. We actually saw 6.3 for a little while.

A quick look at teh mast fly confirms we are close hauled.

2009-06-02T07:05:10Z

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A quick look at teh mast fly confirms we are close hauled.

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2009-06-04T10:13:07Z

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The sail plan on the Compact is very simple. Note that the fairlead is a padeye instead of a block. I was able to sheet the Genoa in 16 knots of wind, without using a winch.

2009-07-11T09:28:14Z

BayAreaSailingSchool
The sail plan on the Compact is very simple. Note that the fairlead is a padeye instead of a block. I was able to sheet the Genoa in 16 knots of wind, without using a winch.

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2009-06-04T10:17:59Z

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2009-06-04T10:28:58Z

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It took about 20 minutes to drop the rig and get the boat ready for the trip home.

2009-06-02T07:08:12Z

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It took about 20 minutes to drop the rig and get the boat ready for the trip home.