KETCH WITH TERRIBLE SAIL TRIM

To improve sail trim. Would you furl the jib or perhaps lower the main sail? Great place to sail (SF Bay) used to sail charter boats out of Olympic Circle sailing school and also the old naval base treasure island.. Laugh as I recall most places would not allow boats out (winds to strong) where I think people never left the dock in SF unless the wind was at least 15 knots. Great sailing place..

Yes very windy. I was being conservative when I said 10 - 15 knts, lol. What I meant was people rarely go out if its 10 knots or so. I recalled chartering down south and when they looked at my sailing log they could not believe charter companies in SF bay allow boats out. SF weather is usually small craft warnings else where. I was told by a sailing instructor 'if you can sail in SF bay you can sail about any where"..

I recal very heavy winds like you mention on a daily basis around 1986 through 1992 and each time I visit the SF bay area. I also recall very tricky and strong currents- especially around angel island not to mention tricky wind patterns around that area. I have no experience with Ketch Rigs. That was why I was asking about sail management. Lowering the Main versus furling the jib or a combo... Nice place to heavy wind sail- lucky you..

A bit more tension on the jib halyard,please!

I'm with Squidboy on this one, they may be engaging themselves in a rather steep learning curve. If it doesn't kill them it will make them better, good to see them having a go!

hahaha its a yawl you berk, no idea, maybe hes luffing up too much , or couldnt be quite bothered , arm chair nob

That is a Magellan 36 Ketch. Nice wood boat. He has "scallops" in the headsail..it is not hoisted up sufficiently. Sheet out, then crank on the jib halyard! Maybe he doesnt have a jib halyard winch. othere than that..no biggy..bigmuso123..it is a center cockpit ketch. A yawl has the rudder post forward of the mizzen mast; in between the two masts. DDoesnt matter where the helm (wheel in this case) is. omg....

@charliebergstedt Climate change?? leave it to a SF resident to bring bring the topic to climate change.

climate change? Really? Put down the cool aid.............

Maybe he is taking a martini break!

Yar! Flogg em!

You tell them sweety!! How dare they sail like that in front of you