Seems the Martins are ready... Colin has returned to Vancouver.
I did one check sail with him, he checked the shrouds, and all the running rigging.
About 8 knots out there on Monday afternoon, and the boat really moved, even with little time spent on trim. Actually quite a pleasant ride in the waves generated by the East winds.
re: the foresail... yes the halyard runs through the luff. There is also a red line under a flap at the tack that can be used to harden or ease the foresail halyard. It works like a mini cunningham. Yank on it, and retie it with a couple of hitches.
Under power they do not coast far, and I found I had to keep the motor in gear longer than I thought, as the boat did not glide very far due to the East wind on the nose and their light weight.
Once accustomed to them I think it will be a blast to sail the Martins.
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