first sail


Initial reaction
Presents well loved and excellent condition. 
Basic fitout, but roomy and good usable space.
Has blue water potential. 
No changes needed, just add safety and hours on the helm.

May not move ahead with mooring????

history: john attended goolwa to do menial jobs completing the build.
Has been shown at goolwa, Melbourne & Sydney wooden boat festivals, cruised pittwater & offshore, Jervis bay, raced burley griffin and Gippsland lakes ( marlay point overnight race).
No major issues, broken keen block mount. 

Under sail
Wow, I felt totally bamboozled. I think it was the twin masts, mast in cockpit and two mains!? 
Otherwise she moved well. Enjoys sailing on tilt and easily self steers, even for a novice. 
Engine simple air cooled. 



currently hanging off finger wharf, lotus bay, lake burley griffin, Canberra. 
Trangia coffee, fish & chips from Canberra Yacht Club, = heaven. 

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