Sail On!

On Tuesday, Apr 7th, the stars aligned, the weather cooperated and the mood was right- despite the lack of any paying customers, we went sailing. We all realized afterward what a funk we had been in by not going out sooner. In our defense the weather was not allowing it.

It was a beautiful day with a good amount of wind, and boy does that boat haul butt. Capt. Gary said "Kat, you're going to drive, point us up into the wind and Brian, you and I are going to practice putting in a reef". What! You want me to do what! So, my first experience handling a catamaran, and a 55' boat at that, was a thrill but intimidating to say the least. Not to mention the 12' - 15' swells of the sea! Wow! Yes, another explanation mark. It took me a bit to get the feel of a multi hull and a boat that big. It is much different than that of a mono hull sailboat.


Our crew shakedown sail went great, very smooth, with everyone in sync. We were all energized and ready to go. Now, all we needed were some paying customers to take out on a sailing tour.

Pictures on http://www.flickr.com/photos/katnbrian/sets/72157616535996889/