Sailing the Angus Row Cruiser on Boyd Lake 5.6.2023

This was my 3rd trip out, and the boat and I are starting to get better aquatinted. I still had a bit of an interesting time coming back into the harbor, because it's pretty much a wind tunnel, and the wind kicked up to around 30mph right as I reefed the sails and switched to rowing mode. After some brief contact with a big metal harbor buoy, I made it in just fine - LOL.

[@dogbone6315]

Holy crap. That is moving. I saw angus sailing his with an autopilot. Think that’s a great idea. And your hobie system looks like another great idea.

[@bigmoocanoe]

I have the same Raymarine ST1000 autopilot, it's a total game changer for solo sailing. I can cook, make coffee, and adjust/fix stuff, all while continuing to sail.

[@doclees11]

The hobie sail setup makes sense.

[@realtor411]

Nice! Did you build this boat? Thanks!

[@bigmoocanoe]

Hi, thanks for the view. I didn't build the boat but purchased it this spring from the second owner. It was originally built by a boat builder from the Port Townsend Wooden Boat School. It's a beautiful design and the craftsmanship of the builders attention to detail can't be missed. If you want to learn more about the boat you can visit the boat designers website, there are two versions including a non-sailing kit and a sailing kit. This has an upgraded sail system from what is called for in the original design. angusrowboats.com/pages/sailing-rowcruiser

[@realtor411]

Thanks, Rob! @@bigmoocanoe