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![First Time Solo with a Spinnaker: Calm Seas, Focus & Learning by Doing - Ep. 38 [EN]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IChli6b8iG8/maxresdefault.jpg)
Flying a Symmetrical Spinnaker on a Drascombe Lugger
Finally I fly a spinnaker on the channel!!! I obtained a GP14 Spinnaker which is perfect for giving Lulu the Lugger a little bit of extra help in low winds. This is the first time I have flown a Spinnaker full stop, let alone on this boat, so kets see how it goes! 00:00 Perfect wind! 01:00 Using the Tiller Tamer 03:23 Preparing the Spinnaker sheets 04:52 Hoisting the Spinnaker 06:25 Try again!! 07:32 Grappling with the sail!!! 11:33 Using the Spinnaker Pole 14:25 Finding the wind 19:45 Just do it!!! 20:50 Dousing the Spinnaker 22:40 Further thoughts
