First time in 6 months

First time on the canoe in 6 months.
Some short mixed fleet races at Balmoral. In the light stuff the IC was the fastest there. An old 49er sailed by old friend and NS competitor Rob gave some competition, but I managed to get past both times upwind.
The boat feels much better than before. Especially upwind where it was a bit lacking. The tight wires keep the leach well under control and the sail depth is much more reasonable and manageable.
Everything stayed put and I felt comfortable in the boat even though I only got half way out on the seat a couple of times.
Back again next saturday for another go with more wind forecast.

Bolt rope sail

Just back from Ben, the sail now has a bolt rope to match the track attached to the mast last week.

Rigged it today and its a huge difference:

Still some adjustments to be made but its looking good.

Now for some practice in making the canoe go. Its been a while.