Re: Test reports on the West Wight Potter 19
Michael S Antis (msantis@juno.com)
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 07:48:52 -0500
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Ah, the wind.
In the winter, my typical sailing day is 10 to 15 knots. Most days
the wind will pick up to 20 and start gusting towards the end of the
sailing day. I've seen 6.3 kts on the gps for extended periods. I use
the standard jib (yes I've confirmed that I have a small handkerchief on
the front of my boat) and full main. When the wind hits 20 and over,
it's time to reef. The waves are from 2 to 4 feet which hasn't been a
problem. The problem is the frequency. The short duration in the bay
tends to be irritating. The last time I went out however, Beluga seemed
to jump from wave to wave. It actually felt like we were accelerating
between crests. Maybe I was just having too much fun. Out in the gulf
the waves are of longer duration and about 6 or more feet (wind 10 to
15kts). Much more comfortable.
During the summer, the wind only blows (5 to 10kts) in the morning
and late afternoon. The rest of the day it's between 0 and 5kts. That's
my problem. I need a larger fore sail. Anyone have one for sale, cheap?
Oh, yea, the temp is 97 with 95% humidity while we sit waiting for a
breeze! That's sailing in Tampa Bay. I didn't mention the thunderstorms
did I?
I haven't sailed in one yet. All sails down and motoring seems like a
good idea. Gusts and down drafts are too strong to want to sail in.
Anyone with any experience in a good storm?
See you on the water!
Mikey
P-19 Beluga, #375, Valrico, Fl
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