Yesterday was the first time that I took the effort to measure things, particularly as I'd emptied the asymmetrical weight of the water tank. I was sailing directly against a .25 knot current and the waves were head on to the wind which made measurement simpler. I was using a log wheel, which is forward of the keel and only about 4 inches off the centreline (it is to port). I didn't use a GPS, I'll do that next time out. In my case both Genoa and Main are furling (genoa closing to clockwise, main closing counterclockwise) and with 2 reefs there is a definate obstruction in the luff when on a starboard tack. Both directions had the same heel (a couple of inches shy of the toerial) and weather helm. I'll check today to see if the wind instrument reads true - as I was basing my heading on the wind angle and didn't cross-check with compass headings. The forecast is for choppy 4-6 seas and 20+ wind spees until later this week so I won't be testing further for a while. But for those interested, I'm using the free wifi at
Saba Rock but can't take any more pictures. In the process of assisting a stranded kite surfer with a disabled kite about a half mile offshore yesterday (I saw the glint of something and decided to investigate on the dinghy) I managed to get my camera inundated...