Took the two MiniCups to Lake Hall near Tallahassee, FL today. A
perfect day. My brother in law had 5 kayaks there too. All the
younger middle kids 12-15 yrs sailed but surprisingly the older ones
17-20 did not.
Wind was a little gusty and my nephew was waaaaaay across the lake and
after he turned over 3 times I took a kayak out to help him. He had
never sailed before and he kept trying to let the main sheet out in
gusts as he should. It wouldnt release and over he'd go. He had no
problem righting it (water was probably 68 degrees). I found the
mainsheet had somehow wrapped round the dagger board so wouldnt
release. We exchanged vessels as his family is expert at kayaks. As
soon as i sat down CRAAAACK, and the side of the cockpit split. Not
too bad but would take on water if she turned over.
Then, my son went over when he jibed. All was ok till he got he sail
up again and found the many times repaired visqueen had finally given
out and he was left with half a sail. He managed to limp in looking
sort of "jury rigged".
Its really time to glass the underside of both boats and get real
sails. A fun day.