I don’t know if I’d call it a launch, but I did indeed take the dory out for a little spin today. I wanted to check everything out and see what worked and what didn’t, before I took Ethan or anyone else out. I’m glad I went out alone; it took some getting used to, but all things considered, it went well. The boat sails in the lightest breeze. At times, I couldn’t feel any wind on my face, yet I was still ghosting along. It all may have been a bit easier if I actually remembered the rudder. I steered with an oar off the transom and it was quite awkward.
The boat also rows well, but the 5 1/2′ oars I borrowed were way too short, so when make a set of 8 footers, I’ll be much better off.
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