Dunes VIII

Do you remember how I tested an Open 5.70? Well our family welcomed one early January: she is called Dunes VIII.

The first time I went sailing on her, my whole family was with me. Here is a short video of us. When we went sailing, the wind was around 10-15 knots. But it was not a issue because we were 5 people on a boat for 3 people.

The second time, I went with a friend and my Dad. Sailing next to us was Fred, who got my Mom and myself testing the boat last December. He was faster although solo. We have a lot to learn! Here are some pictures of my friend and I

                     

Here is a short video of my friend and I with my Dad.

  

The third time, with the whole family the current was very strong: it was about 3knts for 10 knts of wind. So you can imagine going up the current. It took us 1h30min to get along Angel Island in San Francisco Bay.

The fourth time, we went sailing again, but this time my sister wasn't here, as she was racing for High School Sailing at Treasure Island. The wind was low when we rigged, and then it went high in about 1 or 2 min (around 15knts). I was at the helm during the whole session. Too bad that the GPS didn't work, as i'm sure we were faster than 11 knots, which my previous record. Then we decided to go back to the port and entered it sailing. Here is a short video.

The boat is in dry storage so to put it in the water you need to use a hoist. But to bring it to the hoist you need a little electric car. When the boat is not getting towed by the car I get to drive it. Here is a picture:

I think the boat is awesome. I'm looking forward to sailing again on her.