Sail News for July 29, 2010 - by David Cook

Hi VMSS Sailors and South Islands IOM Sailors.

This Sunday is the 1st Sunday of August so we'll have our regular casual sailing starting at 11. Barry plans on being there and I won't be.

Last Friday was an exciting day for me as I launched my own IOM design which I built with a ton of help from a lot of friends. The boat sails well despite being a bit low at the bow. It turns and tracks really well and is a little off the pace for speed which should only improve. The next step is to tank test her for hull and overall draught, juggle the weight around to get her sitting on her lines if possible. It's a good thing I made a longer keelbox and an adjustable bulb. In September I plan on increasing the volume of the plug and making another one.

After selling my MIOMI to a neighbour up at Robinson Lake, I've recently sold my Italiko to VMSS member Ron Ingalls. If Ron's first sail a week ago last Sunday with the Italiko is any indication on how competitive the boat will be, Ron should do much better than I ever did.
Nothing like putting all your eggs into one basket. Attached are a couple of photos of her sailing both up and downwind.

For the 2 day staggered start regatta I'm hosting at Robinson lake on Labour day Weekend, Sep. 4 & 5 there are now 11 entrants so the event looks promising for numbers. If you'd like to go, please let me know of register on the Yahoo group database.

Remember VMSS will be hosting the 'Beaver Fever', a 2 day IOM event on Oct. 2 & 3 so please help out in any way you can. let Barry or i know if you can billet anyone, help measure boats, do race committee or be involved with the social side of things.

Cheers

David Cook