Don't Let That Horse Get Out From Underneath You. [Sailing Photo Of The Day]

Why do our Australian cousins have all the fun?
Because they still have local classed sailboats....and they like to tinker.

Tillerman Tuesday.

A year from now, the Bay Area we'll be blessed by a special appearance. The dear old sir will be sailing here in next year's Laser Masters Worlds. Ice cold beer will be served on the beach at Crissy Field.

Photo swiped from the Daily Sail.

Tillerman Tuesday.

The elderly gentleman is off to the 2010 Laser Masters Worlds in Old Blighty.

Good luck sir.

Photos stolen from the Dog, altered by me.

Cold And Drizzly?

Really?

Wednesday Wipeout.

Egads. more Lasers!

Tillerman Tuesday.

Laser sailors practice.

Wouldn't you know it that a couple of Laser sailors would show up and try to crash the 18 Footers event. Laser sailors have no shame.

Why You Shouldn't Scrap That 420. [Sailing Video]

The old boat has got some life left in her.

Money quote from Wikipedia: "The Club 420 has grown since the laser 2 class has begun to decline."  Bonnie, rescue that boat and forget about the Laser.

Tillerman Tuesday.

The joy of sailing small boats. Even if it is a Laser.

Tillerman Tuesday.

The joy of sailing small boats. Even if it is a Laser.

Stand-Up Sailing.

Who needs a windsurfer? I can stand-up, sail and not hold on to the boom.

Jimmy Dean: Yacht Pals

Stand-Up Sailing.

Who needs a windsurfer? I can stand-up, sail and not hold on to the boom.

Jimmy Dean: Yacht Pals

Sailing Photo Of The Day.

Sunfish racing at the Saunderstown YC on Narragansett Bay.
Photo stolen from Sailscape!

Gybe-Ho!

Jimmy Dean: Foilborne.
Pic: Ben Rhodes.

Tillerman Tuesday. [Video]

If it's Tuesday, then we must be in Tillermanania.
Video via Craig.

Sailing Photo Of The Day. Finn'egans.

AUS 241 Brendan Casey - Finn Class
Photo submitted by Sergey Menshikov. Taken from his video which he made last Saturday during his windsurfing session off of Treasure Island. See more of Sergey's adventures over at videojibe.

Sailboat Of The Day: The Dewitt Dinghy.

"A good way to restore the fun nature of sailing is to sail a dinghy." - Bob Perry

The DeWitt dinghy was designed by Jim DeWitt. This is another boat that should have made it, unfortunately it joined the ranks of boats like the MX-Ray.

Spotted On The Bay Today, Finns (The Boat, Not The People).

Mark Andrews (GBR 88) and Edward Wright (GBR 11).
They sailed out of Clipper Cove toward the Olympic Circle.

Thad Shares Some Information On The Sunfish.

I meant to respond to your post about tacking a lateen rig a while back but slacked off (and now the comments are closed), but I couldn't remember where I saw a good explanation for it. Anyway, I found it explained nicely in the "Sunfish Tuning Guide for Racers", and I copied an excerpt for you below. See the .pdf file for more info if you'd like.

A unique quality of the Sunfish is the fact that the sail is flatter
on port tack than on starboard. This has several consequences
when it comes to upwind sailing and tuning. In medium air
(five to 15 knots), the boat is generally sailed the same on both
port and starboard tacks. The ”mast phenomenon” becomes a
factor in light and heavy air (under five and over 15). In light
air, especially if there is any chop, it is important to avoid over-
sheeting on port tack. Letting the sail ”breathe” helps the boat
reach maximum speed, which is essential for effective pointing.
The fuller sail on starboard allows for tighter sheeting without
stalling.

Look, it also surfs.

Go my2fish!

Bunty Says That I'm A Has Been.

I was demoted from horse to donkey by the almighty Tillerman. In order to return to Valhalla, the king of the gods has ordered me to start sailing a Laser. Why are the gods so cruel? Alas, I will endeavor to fulfill the order from Heaven. The campaign begins today!

Bunty Says That I'm A Has Been.

I was demoted from horse to donkey by the almighty Tillerman. In order to return to Valhalla, the king of the gods has ordered me to start sailing a Laser. Why are the gods so cruel? Alas, I will endeavor to fulfill the order from Heaven. The campaign begins today!