Ten intrepid sailors, including Mike the bosun, enjoyed a (re) introduction to dinghy sailing on Saturday. After an on-shore introduction to rigging Lasers and 420's (which included actual examples of the full spectrum of Laser equipment throughout the ages), as well as demonstration of how to tack on a dolly, the fleet headed out onto the water. Shifty and puffy winds kept the sailors on their toes, although it was the winward-leeward sausage that finally highlighted Athur's dinghy racing experience, as well sail 17400's lack of stability downwind (clearly an equipment issue, not lack of skill). The 420's even flew their kites.
A lot of fun was had by all and our thanks go out to the coaches Chris and Evert, as well as 420-meisters Don and Andrew Gillis and to dolly-tacker Colin May. Also, special thanks to those who also made their boats available to the novices: James Gillis, Gene Leier, Betsy Stewart and Paul Rainbow.
To see all the photos (thanks Andrew), click here
Dinghy Day Album
