Small Sailboat Cruising's video: Dinghy Cruising Basics Ep 5 Rig Launch Sail

I rigged Moonlight in the dark so as to be on the water at first light, and beat the rush of boats onto the river. I launched her into a strong tidal flow with the wind coming from the opposite direction to the current. While out there sailing I had a bit of a rave about some of the dinghy cruising basics. When rigging I was thinking about the conditions the cyclone offshore was likely to deliver. Turns out it was gentle, 10 knots with an occasional gust to 15. But I was glad to have reefed the sail. It takes a lot of concentration to sail a cruising dinghy single-handed and film at the same time. Rig Launch Sail The videos I create here are possible because of the work I do in my day job as Wood Underfoot. If you are interested in Having your wooden floor restored or a new overlay floor installed you can find plenty of tips, testimonials and examples of my work at https://woodunderfoot.com Follow Christopher sailing trailer boats, wooden boat projects, fibreglass boat restoration projects on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingmoonlight We have a healthy and growing community conversation about all things sailing, and you are welcome to join us on Sailing Beat https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailingbeat/ Follow Sailing Moonlight on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailing_moonlight_dinghy/ Get Updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinghymoonlight Christopher is staying fit, mentally sharp and extending his life on Superfood Sea vegetables. Convenient healthy grub for authentic sailors crammed full of zing. If you use my personal coupon code CHRIS you will get a 10% discount. https://seaweed.ph/ref/1/ Discover how I can help you realize your dreams and attain complete freedom through life coaching. I am available as your mentor regardless of where you live, on land or sea. https://businesspilot.com.au www.linkedin.com/in/christophersly There are some affiliate links on this page that give us a small commission. All our music is licensed from Artlist https://artlist.io/Christopher-1171683 unless otherwise noted. Predict Wind is an app I use and highly value. See just how helpful it is for sailors like you and me. Go to https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=christophersly Copyright 2021 Vinsek Pty Ltd