[quote=davefarmer]Sailcare carries Viadana travelers and track reasonably if you choose to switch out the whole assembly. They also sell a double braid line that I like for jib and mainsheets, and halyards. Although the buzzline for the mainsheet is attractive also. Trampolines can often have their life extended with restitching. I also use riggingonly.com for New England lines and shock cord, as well as a lot of rigging hardware.
Lake sailing can be very gusty. Part of your job as skipper is to be constantly watching the water so you know when the puffs(and lulls!), and making the appropriate adjustments to course and sail trim. Which again will become easier with time on the tiller. Eventually your responses with become instinctive and rapid, allowing you to master such conditions. All part of the ever challenging sport that is catsailing!
Search out threads here and on catsailor,com on righting, figure out what works for your boat and crew, and practice that as well. That'll make crashing less intimidating. And be aware that older Dacron sails can have excessive draft, making them hard to depower as wind strength increases.[/quote]
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