Reefing the Sails – When the River Gets Punchy Reefing the Sails – When the River Gets Punchy pmrsailing.uk – Learning to Sail at 65+ on the River Thames #pmrsailing #RS_Toura #Reefin...

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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The Great Drift-Off – Racing, Ice Cream, and the Art of Coming Last The Great Drift-Off – Racing, Ice Cream, and the Art of Coming Last pmrsailing.uk – Learning to Sail at 65+ on the River Thames It was near...

Trophy race day: 3 boats = guaranteed 3rd.
Then Andrew showed up with his Lightning, and we were 4th before we started.
The wind quit, the mark moved, we drifted… and my wife still beat us back with an ice cream.
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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 with no wind is an art form. Heel the boat, lift the centreboard… and if that fails, try the ancient technique of ‘paddling with your hands.’ 🦆 Full blog pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/08/no-win… #SailingAt65 #CalmAsItGets

Some start sailing as kids. I started at 65 — with my wife, my son, and zero clue what we were doing. From boat shows in the rain to the RS Toura on the Thames… here’s how it all began. 🌊 #LearnToSail #sailingat65
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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