22 February 2012

Heavy Wind Optimist Sailing


That’s what a perfect day looks like. Strong wind: check. Sunny weather: check. Motivated Opti kids: check. Nice waves: check. Thankfully I remembered to bring my camera and the watertight case.

Optimist training in 30 knots wind on Braassemermeer with SRB.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Comments

  1. Seilergutt says:

    Nice sailing! I think everybody should try to tight their outhauls and set the mast rake a bit forward ;)

  2. optigirl17404 says:

    @Sophie, Are you wearing leggings under your hiking pants? Great tack too!

  3. optigirl17404 says:

    Pulling the daggerboard up a bit helps depower the boat in heavy wind while going upwind.

  4. roosjj94 says:

    @Sophie, Pull your daggerboard down when you’re sailing upwind ;)

    Nice sailing!

  5. timwood70 says:

    daym