Sailed the Chi-Mac race on a shoal draft 30-1 (4ft 6in) with 6 folks. Started
with light air but finished with some strong winds, a storm and pelting rain
before clearing as we raced to the finish after Grey's reef.
Boat performed well but was not happy with the real light stuff (under 5).
When the wind picked up we had the leeward stern rail 10ft above the water one
minute and at water level next. Don't know what that makes the wave height.
Made bladder draining interesting.
On a close reach, a Peterson 34 had a terrible time passing us.
Boat was dry (except for the rain) and sailed easily.
Only tough part was trying to sleep six comfortably at Mackinaw island. Some
of us just crashed on deck.
Ron
Wild Cheri
C&C 30
STL
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From: Curtis <cpt.b...@gmail.com>
To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 9:24 AM
Subject: Stus-List C&C30 MK1 5' draw on the keel?
New to this boat, I have been told that it is not a good choice for off-shore
day sails. That it may not be a safe boat.
Well here is the thing. I have been over the last year in some good puffs and
this boat seams very capable of handling 30 to 35 wit the correct sails and
reefed properly. She handles the chop in the Port royal Sound on the fetch as
well. rolling seas off the coast of 5 to 6 she takes of the nose and still
stays dry? With her deep draw and stiff build one would guess she was a capable
boat?
Have any of you been an a long trip in a 30MK1 if so please
describe the experience. A blog would be great. Just trying to learn all I can
about my new old boat.
Thanks Capt, Curt
--
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the
realist adjusts the sails.”
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