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Lexington - Captain Bob: light wind sailing



We expect light wind for the next 48-72 hours. We have launched our asymmetrical spinnaker. We are doing 7.5 to 8.5 knots in 8-10 knots of wind 150 degrees off the bow. We have about 475 miles to go in light air so we need to try to make the best of the light air. The biggest factor is the we need the experience in using more difficult sail plans. The next leg is 3000 miles so we need to be prepared to sail in light air. Most all sailors are more prepared for heavy weather sailing than they are for light air which happens a lot more often than heavy weather.
We prepared by getting a bow sprit and a top down furled. A bow sprit is some sort of extension out in front of the anchor and bow pulpit. It allows you to attach the spinnaker ahead of the forestry. The forestay is the metal cable that runs from the front of the boat to the top of the mast. The top down furler allows you the to wrap the sail around the furler from the top to the bottom to effect taking down the sail.
That is my lesson for the day.
I am vain enough to include a photo of me.

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