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This has been the best summer of sailing for me, period. One 2 weeks ago My son Keith and Don Obrian and his wife Anthy drove to the Delta and sailed to Stockton, and stayed on a deserted island overnight then returned the next day. Then I met Mike in Redding with his new Weekender and did the same sail. This time I tacked up wind 10 miles, came about and in 20-30 kts wind crushed the water back 7-9 kts. Other boats were yelling and laughing at the speed Rosebud was making. I do think that was the best sail I have ever experienced. Last week we sailed down the Petaluma River to a special spot with 1930s cabins hidden in the wetlands, they can only be accessed by water and most do not know how to get there. One of these cabins the friends of the Petaluma river has restored. Most are melting into the water. Spent the night and fished off the dock. Luke caught a stripped bass, saw muskrats and otters, many birds...
- Warren Percell, Petaluma Ca.
I want to say Thank You!! I purchased plans for the Weekender in March of '99 and began construction immediately. After three feverish months of work, the hull was mostly finished, but I realized that increasing temps. in the garage and a pile of other commitments would make a 99 launch impossible. So, 12 -very part time- months later, with a steady pace and unwavering determination, the Rough Draught was launched in Doreena lake south of Eugene, OR. A few building notes: I extended the cockpit ~7 inches to the butt joint in the floor panel, I anticipate more cockpit time, less cabin time. Also went with the tiller modification, fewer moving parts = fewer opportunities for brother Murphy to rear his ugly head! As a result, the mainsheet is a double purchase run to the sole of the cockpit. So far, no problems. Purchased dacron sails via you guys, thanks a ton for setting up that deal. They're of very high quality and look great! Also, made my mast hoops out of 1/2 inch manilla, spliced into hoops....looks salty.....so far, so good. Other than that, the plans and video were great, thorough, and well done. Enclosed are a few pics from her maiden voyage.....
