9.1 oz tri-radial tafetta

9.1 oz tri-radial tafetta. Pushed out the boom in about 3-4 knots of wind, just to see the shape, and get an idea of sail power.....

The sail went back to the loft for some minor alterations. One car instead of two between the battens, so they don't stack up too much when lowered. Thicker battens in the lower parts of the sails, and a 3rd (storm) reef. I had figured that a storm reef could be the wing masts without then sails but Ed eventually convinced me that we should put another reef in for more flexibility.

Zen Master Dogen

When you ride in a boat and watch the shore, you might assume that the shore is moving. But when you keep your eyes closely on the boat, you can see that the boat moves. Similarly, if you examine myriad things with a confused body and mind you might suppose that your mind and nature are permanent. When you practice intimately and return to where you are, it will be clear that nothing at all has unchanging self.