Great report from Blithfield, nice to see a pic in Y&Y of a merlin being sailed flat for once.

Forgot the link

But either Dave has quite a bendy twiggy mast or he hasn't pulled the lowers on

Lowers were on but maybe they needed a bit more, I think the mast may have been too upright.

looking closely it does look straight to the lowers and above, but angled forward  very slightly

Just good to see a photo of Mr. Fowler at last. Well done, Dave.

Thanks John I will buy you a Pint next time I see you.

Thanks, Dave. Both your picture and my pint are well deserved !!