April 22nd

The forecast was Southerly 6mph veering Westerly
12mph by 16.00hrs. Unfortunately it remained around
6mph all afternoon and out of the Bay it appeared to be
a lot less.

Clare, Harry and I had an enjoyable sail in the
lightest conditions we have sailed the 'Lucky Lobster' in.
Even if I had spent some time tweaking the sail shapes it
would not have made any noticeable difference to our speed.
Maybe a burgee and perhaps a tell tale or two on the jib
could prove worth while but I must remind myself that
this is a Day Boat and not a pure bred racer which I am
more accustomed to.

The internal fit out is pretty basic, there is an aluminum
luff track adjacent to the seat, hull moulding, this is what
the cushions are supposed to slide into so they don't get blown over board.
A forward and aft locker with a bilge pump located in the
rear, teak centre thwart and maghony rear seat and floor
boards, a RWO mainsheet pulley/cleat and a roller
furling jib. I am planning on fitting some fabric pockets
each side of the centre board casing just to put small
items and halyard tails in.