Befur spends her days day-sailing on Windermere, and we are (slowly) getting the hang of handling her. We have discovered that motor-sailing is the way to go, as just idling the steam plant means that her 20-inch prop provides a lot less drag, and also helps dramatically in stopping us getting stuck-in-irons all the time when trying to tack.
Last week we attended the UK Steam Boat Associations 50th Anniversary do ("A Steamet"??) and one morning we really got our skates on, achieving 6.5knots (over the ground) in an apparent 35mph breeze, with just three panels - very exciting, but happy to have 4 on board!
You can see that Arne's sail making instructions, and David Tyler's rigging adjustments, have resulted in a sail that sets very well, and makes us happy!
(you can see that Louise's skills with sewing machine, now extend to bunting, as well as sail making and upholstery!)