Sorry about that, had a few things to catch up on because of this unplanned sailing venture.
As we entered the Gulf, the Wind Gods dealt us a good hand. Even though the wind was a bit healthy and the waves were on the steep side, the direction was favorable for making the pass into Dunedin on one tack. (close hauled with a bit of footing) What sticks in my mind most of this 30+ mile run up the coast was the "pounding". Even though we didn't have to tack (certainly would have been interesting given the waves and wind strength), we had to work at maintaining boat speed. We were either pounding the hulls after going over the top of a wave, or were digging the lee ama in riding off the wave. Anyway, we dropped into the pass to Dunedin Causeway right around 6:00 P. M. Whew!!
In closing, I have just a few comments I would like to share. I had posted on the Forum a short while back that my wife and I were considering a Tri for our next boat. Since that post I have raced the Michelob Cup on a F24, (and was invited to do the Corsair Nationals), spent numerous days crewing and helming the 28R and this last little adventure.
Would I still consider getting a Tri? You bet cha!! The 28R looks like it could be a handful in stiff conditions with a husband and wife team. Although the 24 or the 25 is giving up a little waterline, either one would suit us better.
Hope this story was of interest to some of you. It was quite an experience for me. There should be some intersting stuff to read about upcoming with regards to the Maco Man.
