The Oddity Blog

23rd May 2022

A PROPER SAIL

We decided to make for the Yealm as she was tugging away at the anchor to stretch her legs. Up went the sails and she was off. I really like the Gaff rig and am already getting familiar with the erganomics of the deck and cockpit. But the big question was would she sail? Well, Im pleased to report that she does and really quite well. Granted it was light airs and calm waters but I was suprised that the more modern yachts around us didnt just disappear over the horizon. In fact we held our own so initial indications are good.

22nd May 2022

DINGHY

As you can see we also launched Qwerky and I spent a few hours getting the rope work as it should be. I can lower her and raise her on my own and she drops perfectly alongside the swim platform which can also act as a transom and boarding ladder depending on its angle. Ive yet to go for a swim but looking at it I am sure it will work a treat - really pleased with idea. Qwerky rows a treat and Tracey and I had a lot of fun rowing up the estuary enjoying nature. She has two rowing positions so that when there is the two of us on board we can sit at either end and she stays in trim.

21st May 2022

ANCHORED

Im pleased to report that we managed to get away for our first trip on Oddity and it was wonderful. The weather was perfect and it was fun to do everything for the first time. As you can see the Lewmar windlass and anchor held us in Cawsand Bay where I put the Bow Sprit out for the first time. This enabled me to measure the Bob Stay so that we can be ready for the Code O when it arrives.

20th May 2022

Jobs Jobs Jobs

Its amazing how many little jobs are required to get a new boat, let alone a one off design up to speed. Designing the Code 0, measuring and making the dynema bob stay for the bow sprit. Sorting out the dinghy hoist, topping up with fuel and water, splicing mooring lines, soucing the MOB kit and simply getting to know her nooks and crannies. As you can see this included putting Traceys pictures up. She's a wonderful little home and will be a lovely base from which to explore all those remote inaccessible anchorages that her design will open up.

19th May 2022

PABC DINNER

Complete aside - we were invited to the PABC Dinner in HMS Drake and the room was just amazing as it was stuffed with history. Just to the left of where were sitting was Drakes Sword. All those models are of ships that were in the Armada. Such an honour to be invited to speak and mix with such an inspiring bunch of people.