This sail also proved to test a brand new sail to the inventory, made by Ullman Sails. We had opted for a J4 with carbon membrane with our usual one sides internal taffeta.. A system that has proven itself to last.
We were very pleased in the sail testing, it seems to have an incredible shape. We look forward to testing it on the race course.
During the sail we noted a floating raft which probably came out of the Salt River Mouth. We called Port Control to advise, as it was a large obstacle. They requested if possible if we could tow it back to port.. Which we obliged.. and thus ending our sailing... We heard on the radio that NSRI was doing a search in the Salt River mouth area...
It would appear that there were 5 boys fishing off this raft, the raft was swept out of the river to see.. at which point the boys decided to swim for it.. 3 made the shore.. there is still a search on for the other two.
To connect the tow, Ian boarded the raft and set up the tow lines and then went back aboard Yolo, where the tow was handled. We managed the two keeping it at 2 knots, to keep enough maneuverability and so as not to risk the raft breaking up.. as we had not assessed it. Port Control was very obliging. We towed it to the Quay four Pen, where the NSRI team were waiting to take the Raft from us.
http://www.nsri.org.za/2014/08/search-for-two-missing-teenagers
The sun was starting to set, with us heading back to RCYC.. What a beautiful evening on the water.
Aboard were: Dale and Ian. Boat performed well. No problems.
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