The name Cuajota…whats it mean? (pronounced kwa-hoe-ta) I have been asked about the name, so I’ll address it here…. Cuajota means nothing actually from what I have been able to find. What I have been told and I am going to run with this because … Continue reading“What’s that mean!?!?”
Wind was up today and I took the boat out. The conditions were not as smooth as yesterday and I was moving much faster and handling bigger wind. I got turned around by the wind at the mooring but once I had the sails up … Continue readingAnother Singlehanded Sail…3rd times a charm!
Just got back from my 2nd solo sail…This was NICE! The first one was a bit un-nerving….I was nervous and super cautious. Today was much better. I was more calm, didn’t do a few of the bonehead things I did and when I got into … Continue reading2nd Single Handed Sail – A Piece of Cake!
Today I did my first single handed sail! I decided that I was getting comfortable handling the boat and I wanted to get used to doing everything. Got off work at 5 and the wind seemed like it was pretty good so I shot … Continue readingSingle Handed!
After going out with KJ a few times, and a few private lessons, It was time to go out on our own! We pulled up to the dock and KJ watched as I prepped the boat. I did it perfectly and we were ready to … Continue readingOur First Sail!
One amazing thing I am noticing is that because Newport Beach is probably the hotbed of sailboats and yachts, everything I need for the boat can be found locally. I dropped off the sail it North Sails which is makes sails for everyone and all … Continue readingDropping Off the Genoa at North Sails
Ok, just like anything a man cannot leave things along. Cars, houses, and boats are no exception. So I am going to be starting to go through things and fix them up little by little. Lets start with the engine panel in the cockpit. Its … Continue readingLet the upgrades begin!!!!
Today was the 2nd private lesson. I was on a huge high from yesterdays outing with KJ on Cuajota. This lesson was on a larger Harbor 20 boat that should feel closer to my boat. Well it wasn’t horrible, but it was a rude awakening. … Continue reading2nd Sailboat Lesson…Not so fast……
This week will be busy! Tomorrow I have a 2nd lesson and today I just finished a sail with KJ, the previous owner, to put the sailing knowledge I learned on the small boat to use on the bigger boat. WOW. Cuajota is a blast … Continue readingSailing with KJ!
Well thats not that tough! It was pretty easy! I learned tacking and jibing and how to raise the sails and lower them. Its a lifts lightweight boat thats easy to sail. The instructor was impressed I learned so quickly. I am a doer, I … Continue readingFirst Lesson Wrap Up