Also, in Opua I upgraded the control line to 3mm dynema (which is low stretch and low friction) and better pulleys. The pulleys said something about kite surfing, they where $16 a pair, which was $6 more than the (shit) galvanized double pulley I had previously, but worth it. I still have some dynema left over. The total expendature is now $60.

and added this plastic smoother (a pen) which holds the line away from the edge of the aluminium pipe.

sailing is now just hanging out in the shady part of the deck