We skulked home from the March regatta bitterly disappointed. Tin Dragon just wouldn't tack. Ignominy. Savaad decided on a major upgrade. Previously we didn't have a centre board now we have a flash dagger board (recycled rosewood) and a new plate case that has been sealed so thoroughly that surely it can't leak (?) We have also replaced the rudder - see photos above and below.
But will she now tack? It was time to find out at Lake Ainsworth and our mentor Rob Crosby came along to give support ( hoping to have a go himself).
On Friday 8th November there was a pretty strong northerly onshore breeze. I told Savaad that I fancied staying ashore taking snaps (yes I wimped out) so Rob pushed him off solo.
Tin Dragon certainly flew and after tweaking the tiller extension and the main sheet leads and righting her after a capsize Savaad managed a tack. He pronounced himself pretty satisfied.
Then, after a picnic lunch, Rob headed out to put Tin Dragon through her paces before we packed up. All went well until... see below
Oh dear - anyone got a spare mast?
We skulked home from the March regatta bitterly disappointed. Tin Dragon just wouldn't tack. Ignominy. Savaad decided on a major upgrade. Previously we didn't have a centre board now we have a flash dagger board (recycled rosewood) and a new plate case that has been sealed so thoroughly that surely it can't leak (?) We have also replaced the rudder - see photos above and below.
But will she now tack? It was time to find out at Lake Ainsworth and our mentor Rob Crosby came along to give support ( hoping to have a go himself). 
On Friday 8th November there was a pretty strong northerly onshore breeze. I told Savaad that I fancied staying ashore taking snaps (yes I wimped out) so Rob pushed him off solo.
Tin Dragon certainly flew and after tweaking the tiller extension and the main sheet leads and righting her after a capsize Savaad managed a tack. He pronounced himself pretty satisfied.
Then, after a picnic lunch, Rob headed out to put Tin Dragon through her paces before we packed up. All went well until... see below
Oh dear - anyone got a spare mast?
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