Coyote Hull

Okay. So it's been a while since I updated this page. After a full tune up on the Atomic 4 motor and adjustment of the clutch (which was slipping) we went on a shakedown cruise on Saturday. We are heading out again tonight -- winds look steady out of the north at ~8-10 knots. Should be a nice weekday evening cruise.

Evan, Jen, Ben, and first time sailor - Sam went out last night. It was overcast when we got there at 4p, but finally burned off to a beautiful day. WNW Wind started picking up about then too. Got up to almost 10 knots and we actually made good headway after sailing in place for a while.

Finally figured out how to lower the furling jib. It was as easy as Ben has been telling me. (♪ Don't Fear the Furler ♫) Flaked the sail on the dock and brought it home for some TLC.

Went out with just the Mainsail. Realized again just how jib-powered she is.

Slight mishap with the furler, as it almost went aloft. Lashed the boathook to the whisker pole and snagged that puppy back down. We'll be securing that next time :-)

Finally, we had to run the bilge pump a couple times. Need to get her back to Danish marine for a look see.

Good times on the Columbia!