) . Next was the balance. It was absolutely terrible at first, now after adjusting the mast rake you can let go of the wheel for an extended period and not change heading in moderate to light winds, only when you are trying to sail a tight windward course or in a puff/wind shift does it require constant attention. I also changed the jib sheet clam cleat over to a cam cleat and boy what a difference, along with that change I made some risers so I could mount the cleat up near the top of the winch to reduce the sheet rolling over on itself and binding up. I also moved the jib sheet cheek blocks forward about a foot to clear both the raised cam cleats and to get the sheet off my back. Eventually I will be adding a double cheek block in the rear corners of the cockpit so I can run the jib sheets around to the windward side and adjust the jib from there in heavy winds. As for the sailing yesterday..............well the weather forecast was for SSE winds 12knts. I saw wind from every direction except what they were calling for. The early and late parts of the day were shifty and light to non existent sometimes swinging 180 degrees but the middle of the day was a fairly steady breeze even though it was still swinging around all over the place. Sea breeze you normally see never materialized, at least while we were out there. We motored in at about 3:30 in dead calm. Everyone enjoyed themselves with the exception of the sweltering heat and light winds.
