I took my wife, my friend Jacob, and his wife Lauren on a sail about a week ago in Winyah Bay (so far my only sailing grounds). Just as we left the landing a storm started building behind us. We managed to stay just in front of it, though we caught a bit of a drizzle. Then, as when the storm cleared it took the wind with it. So, we rowed back most of the way, Jacob on one oar and me on the other. My 8 foot oars are at least 6 inches too short, probably an entire foot too short. This makes them perfect for two oarsmen rowing side by side with one oar each.
I have taken the boat out about 5 times thus far and I love it. It really has been fun. I'm looking forward to a day long cruise. I have also decided that I want to build another set of masts out of aluminum. This will save my back when stepping and unstepping the masts. These solid spruce ones
are cumbersome, but they do work.
