PocketShip Launch and the very first PocketShip fleet sail..
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:44 pm
Pete M. launched his PocketShip on Saturday in beautiful late Fall weather here in Annapolis. When I heard he'd be launching nearby, I HAD to hitch up PocketShip #1 to join in the fun.
After the usual rigging fuss associated with all first launches, we got underway in 5-12 knots of breeze and sailed for an hour or two in company. Either his boat is faster than mine or he caught all the lucky shifts, as he opened up quite a lead during a few puffs. Thanks to me getting my outboard bracket not-quite-right, I was dragging a little bit of my lower unit, which probably gave him an advantage. I know that sailing with another nicely-built PocketShip pushed all of my competitive buttons!
Pete's PocketShip bears hull number 15. Looking forward to more hulls in the water so we can have a proper race, or at least a friendly rally.
One of many features I liked on Pete's fine boat was this mid-height shelf in the forward locker, which makes that large space easier to organize.
Congrats, Pete! See you on the water.
After the usual rigging fuss associated with all first launches, we got underway in 5-12 knots of breeze and sailed for an hour or two in company. Either his boat is faster than mine or he caught all the lucky shifts, as he opened up quite a lead during a few puffs. Thanks to me getting my outboard bracket not-quite-right, I was dragging a little bit of my lower unit, which probably gave him an advantage. I know that sailing with another nicely-built PocketShip pushed all of my competitive buttons!
Pete's PocketShip bears hull number 15. Looking forward to more hulls in the water so we can have a proper race, or at least a friendly rally.
One of many features I liked on Pete's fine boat was this mid-height shelf in the forward locker, which makes that large space easier to organize.
Congrats, Pete! See you on the water.