Doug can do all that and might be shooting video of it at the same time. There are tapes to prove it. On Jul 5, 2012, at 7:00 PM, W David Scobie wrote:
to add to Bill's comment -
the M15, when the wind is up, REALLY sails better with a crew of two. the 'movable ballast' can be a great help and you can really get the 15 to 'haul the mail'. two is really better than one on the M15 when the wind is above 15 knots.
if you have the opportunity to see Doug Kelch sail take the time to watch and evaluate what he is doing. he KNOWS his stuff! it is even more fun to watch him on the M15 gaff cutter as the boat does have a lower center of effort so can take a lot of wind and SEAS THE DAY stay 'on her feet'. it is also a sight when Doug tacks ... he is a superman as he tends two jibs and the main sheet all at once.
:: Dave Scobie