After checking the forecast, we decided to try out the new working jib. There was some frustrating twenty minutes when the jib (which is originally not for this boat) didn't want to let go of the forestay and in the end Alex had to cut a line to finally be able to release the mess. Since we had some problems also with the main sail (!), we were left with only the working jib - but surprisingly we got up all the way to 6,5 knots, just with that small little thing. (with the wind off the land, 23-27 knots).
It's funny how the combination a small hill (Montjuic) and a river valley (El Valles) can interfere as much with the wind forces and directions as it does. Nevertheless it was a very pleasant and smooth spring sail on a beautiful day.
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