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First time sailing the TIWAL 3R

12/20/2023

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Today I took the T3R out for a quick sail in a moderate 6-10 knots.   There is a bit more rigging time to adjust the battens for the conditions and to rig the ropes which adjust the sail shape - but I imagine I will get quicker at this.  It took me 35mins from boat laid out and the sail already on the boom. 
It was around 6 knots and I was out on the hiking bars (at 55kgs that is usual for me) and then I looked up at the sail and had a bit of a wow moment.   How can I describe the joy of trimming a really good looking sail?  Well, its good!   The material is a soft laminate with full battens so it will last a long time.  The battens are adjustable so you can choose your sail shape for the conditions.  
I lined up against a couple of lasers who were racing and to my surprise I held my height with them.  Despite more wetted surface of the TIWAL I was able to stay the same height as them.  No doubt the longer, well shaped centreboard and rudder helps; as does the stiffer rig and the sail shape.  
I need to test it in stronger winds yet and I'm looking forward to that!
Go TIWAL - we have a product fit for racing now! 
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    Melinda Henshaw

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