Weston Grand Slam - What did we learn? Well, in between Sarah's irrational fear of trapezing and my general incompetence and a truly horrible boat we didn't get very far (didn't enter). We also managed to hole the buoyancy tank and there is a rather nasty crack appearing between the foredeck and its supporting structure when rig tension is applied, this is rather worrying as i bought the boat under the impression that despite its age it was still "solid and strong". All I can say is the boat better produce the goods in a bit more wind instead of just filling up with water or else there might be a rather expensive bonfire!
Where is the crack? Any pics? We've got to organize a sail soon and the mast needs some setting up no doubt. It took me and Adem a while to learn how to sail him (after sailing a 3000 for a while) and we got rinsed in anything but a fart of breeze but we stuck at it and we got damn good at sending it when the breeze was on. Stick at it, it'll be worth it! Especially when you have the Solent to sail on.
Is this crack at the join between the ply sheet for the foredeck and the curved beam that goes between lowers? If so then just fill it and it'll be fine.
EDIT:On recollection, it took a while before we properly got it going regularly. Many Sundays mornings of December, January, February were spent getting up at 7:30 and getting the bus to King George to meet a frozen Flat Stanley and the promise of rain in the afternoon. Regularly sailing him (or any Cherub) is the key.
