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Wind picking up? Time to reef!
Today the Thames gave us 18mph gusts—just right for practicing our RS Toura’s concertina-style reefing.
Fewer flaps, more control, less swimming.
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Heeling feels dramatic at first—but it’s not capsizing, it’s sailing!
This week we leaned into the wind, balanced the boat, and stayed dry(ish).
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“Ready to gybe?”
Too late… the boom already bit.
This week’s sailing lesson: never turn your back on a boom.
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Sailing on the Thames with barely a breeze? It’s not fast—but it is fun. Light wind days teach finesse, patience, and how to spot a ripple a mile off. pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/08/sail... #LightWindSailing #RS_Toura #SailingAt65