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General Discussion / Weekend sail to Boothbay Harbor on my Pearson 26
« on: August 29, 2018, 01:02:33 PM »
So got back last night from a two day cruise to Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Left from the New Meadows river near Cundy’s Harbor Saturday morning in very light winds. My nephew was along as well in his Canadian Sailcraft 22’. One thing we noticed right off the bat is that my Pearson 26 performs beautifully in light air. I was literally sailing circles around him. It was even more apparent on day 2. We left our anchorage near Boothbay at about 9:30 AM with 5 knot winds from the south. I was making 3 – 4 knots of speed – could have done better  but I purposely had the sails set trying to go slower so as not to get too far ahead. My nephew’s CS 22 was barely doing 2.5 kts. I have to admit, I was not happy to have to hold back but we were sailing together (it WAS kind of satisfying to be out performing my sailing teacher, LOL). Later in the day the wind picked up to 15 to 20 knots from SSW (we were trying to head SW!) and the seas built to 4 – 6 ft. I put a reef in and furled my genoa back. The CS22 really shined in the heavy weather and quickly outpaced me. I probably could have done better but since this was my first time sailing in those conditions I was being very conservative. Once we turned toward the NW on a broad reach  with following seas my P26 was barely controllable. She kept trying to turn to windward with every sea that hit us and once almost broached! I had to keep 2 hands on the tiller just to keep control and try to anticipate our movements so I could apply rudder ahead. My experience with commercial fishing definitely helped here! There is a little play in the rudder so I think that contributed to the steering issues (Is there anything I can do about that short of replacing the rudder?).

Here is a video I made of the weekend: https://youtu.be/6-1bH_CDCDQ

Thanks!

Rob Bibber
Phippsburg, Maine
1980 Pearson 26 hull number 1646
Check out my other sailing videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx4sn6ASs8Mz53EiwjfU_tKELfrekatwe

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New Member Introductions / Hello from Maine
« on: June 18, 2018, 03:05:34 PM »
My name is Rob.I am a former lobster fisherman from Maine (1982 - 1999) but now I live in an RV, work from home as a software engineer, and travel the country with my wife and youngest son. This is our third summer in Maine since starting the RV life but we winter between Texas and Florida.

Last week we bought a 1980 P-26. She is in beautiful condition (for a 38 year old boat) but has been on the hard for 3 years so needs a little TLC - mostly cosmetic. I have never sailed but having grown up on the water in a fishing family and spent most of my early career as a lobsterman I have no doubt I will learn fast. I've completed a few online courses and I have a number of friends who are experienced sailors who have offered to "show me the ropes" (literally! LOL).

Looking forward to cruising Casco Bay and the Maine coast this summer! Maybe in a few years (work and time allowing) I would love to cruise from Maine to Florida down the ICW so we can spend the winter cruising the Caribbean

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