Norm, Sylvie and Kathleen joined us for an early departure for our first race of the year.
Norm had a sore back, so he helmed. This was Kathleen's third time sailing.
We forgot to pre-order supper and Norman and I ended up having supper at Ye Old Orchard.
I slept aboard
It was a dark and stormy afternoon. Was supposed to clear up at six. It did. But we cancelled. I had work to do. Maud needed to visit her father. Sylvie was not eager.
It turned out to be a calm evening with a nice sunset, but cold.
It seems that three boats showed up
I drove to the club at 4. Was going to Rockaberry's for a get together, but it got late so I sailed to Grand Anse for the night and had the other duck leg.
It was a cold night and the next day I got back to the club.
After sailing with Rachel and family, I set off at 7 with a north wind beamed to Grande Anse and spent the night there with emergency rations - Confrit Canard and rice and baby bak choy.
Overnight was 6 degrees overnight but the winter comforter was quite cozy.
Departed at 8 to return to the club in oscillating winds from North to West to East and back.
Worked on the boat Sunday, installed head sails on Denise boat and later went out the Burger Town with Denise and then slept on the boat.
Monday, I helped Sylvie launch OS and it was cold and windy. I did not want to bike so I wired the DC-DC charger to the Telecom Battery box and ignition circuit.
At two, I biked home shopping for Lobster. Did not find any.
On Wednesday morning I biked and helped Sylvie polish and wax OS
On Thursday I washed and polished the topside of Bellum. The Shurhold buffer was small and great for the anti-skid. Afterwards, Audrey gave me a lift home.
On Friday we had Tonip's service and Audrey drove me back to the club and I washed polished and waxed the cockpit.
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Saturday was a nice windy day of sailing with Rachel, Daina and Barry. Sailed from 10 to 3.
We had lunch at anchor between BYC and the church
Rachel helmed most of the day.
At 4PM, I motored out to the Gut and tacked across the lake to anchor at Dowkers. Nobody here.
Spent two nights at anchor - anchored deep with seasonal high waters. Had fun with the drone. The second night was not planned.
Got a lot of rest and studied SKS.
The temperature went down to 8 at night. Quite comfortable. A few bugs came out Sunday.,
And the upcoming week looks fantastic too
My crew was limited. Only Andrei had confirmed. Greg wanted to join us as we were walking to the dock Andrie had very limited experience. ...
