Sail to Santa Cruz Island

[Shesaidno]

Had a good sail this weekend as a crew to my friend Bob on his Schock 23. Sailed to Santa Cruz Island for an overnight. Was going to take my P165 but Bob needed crew so I went with him. Good thing too because winds hit some 25 knots. His Schock handled them well. Saw a whale, probably a Humpback on the return Sunday. Had a 5 second whale video but the file size was too big. 

[tjspiel]

Great Pictures! Is that an open transom?

[Shesaidno]

The transom is low but not open. 

[Riggerdood]

Good times! Nice pics Ron.

[Quantico Frank]

Nice, Ron! The open design is interesting, isn't it? As I recall, ol' Jack went from a P165 to a Hunter with an open transom.

[tjspiel]

Nice, Ron! The open design is interesting, isn't it? As I recall, ol' Jack went from a P165 to a Hunter with an open transom.

They're great for swimming.

[Riggerdood]

Ron, did you get a chance to try out your new handheld antenna on that sail?

[Shesaidno]

Tim, yes, I was transmitting to the boat behind us and he said I was coming in broken, so I switched to the longer antenna and he said it was much better. Not a very scientific test, but for $20 and a simple antenna switch, it seems worth it. Will have to continue to check it further. I do like what Frank did in adding his new 25 watt radio and mast antenna.

[Riggerdood]

Interesting. Well, now you know there is at least some improvement. Yes, Frank's install is looking great.