Originally Posted by
BobJ
I seem to have used up all my credibility chips with the current administration - you'll have to take it up with them directly. Maybe it was the lapel button I wore to the last two meetings (yes, I really did): "No worries, some of my best friends wear tracking devices."
I totally agree though - I bought a cheap used trisail from Bacon Sails for the 2006 SHTP, applied the requisite sail numbers and farted around with it to see how it would sheet. It was dutifully shown to various inspectors but otherwise never touched. To use it on my little boat, I'd have to take the main completely off the mast. I can't imagine trying to do that in conditions which would require using the thing.
The lawn mower and saddle inspired me - I need to think of something creative to carry on my next jaunt across the pond.