Dinghy Practice,Windermere

Geoff's report...... 9.00 – 10.30 @ Blackwell Sailing f2/3 s/ sw, overcast 17C; sailed Bft (no reefs) Barbara helming, close-hauling to Chicken Rock; boat under-performing due to overzealous pulling on forestay = mast rake aft negated; Geoff gybing back to base soft-landed under sail. At jetty, Geoff shortened shrouds 5 turns.