flounder43
New Member
On Saturday I took my boat out for only the third time. It was pretty windy - about 10 to 15 mph winds and I am finding out that the wind is very shifty on my lake. Anyway, I was trying to tack through the wind from port to starboard. Before I knew it the boom came back at me and I tried to correct, but it was too late. The main sheet was totally released, but the wind was too much and my weight couldn't stop the tipping. Once she went over, I bailed out quickly, got up on the centerboard, and the boat righted pretty easily.
At this point, I am wondering if there is something that I am doing wrong. This boat is so tippy that it isn't relaxing to sail. I have been going solo and I suppose the weight from another person would help, but the last thing I want to do is dunk my wife in the lake. I am 200 pounds so I am not a lightweight.
Anyway, I am wearing swimming shorts next time I go out.
At this point, I am wondering if there is something that I am doing wrong. This boat is so tippy that it isn't relaxing to sail. I have been going solo and I suppose the weight from another person would help, but the last thing I want to do is dunk my wife in the lake. I am 200 pounds so I am not a lightweight.
Anyway, I am wearing swimming shorts next time I go out.