So OK. first spin peel for the 12 and 13 year old foredeck crew on Vee Jay Xmas Break 2011 Training Camp. Yes, it is a bit "rough" in spots ... but I'm thinking they will have this pretty well down by next year. Of course Belle Faster's 11 year old helmer monitored by his 9 year old navigator sister is a huge step up from their abilities last winter. I'm thinking they will be serious contenders in the light winds of upper Narragansett Bay for the 2013 NA.
peel was from a 1.5 40 year old Xmas spin to a .5 North ... in typical dry season late afternoon wind drop conditions. While I gather that the OD'ers amongst us cringe at spin peels ... it is always good to put in your resume that you did your first spin peel on a J30 foredeck at 12 or 13 -- never mind driving boat at 11 while this was going on.
