Babysteps
Had a great sail this Sunday - Amy was crewing to learn to sail. We headed over in light (well, for SF Bay) winds to Aquatic Park, where I realized at the last minute that I was going a little too fast for what I was planning. Quickly tacked around, after slowing down, tried again, and sailed in to Aquatic Park, then quick jib left and Z’d around past the marine museum ships and out the East entrance. Amy said it was the first time she’s heard me nervous.
Great sail, lovely day on the bay, then I dropped Amy off on a dock at Clipper to do a photo shoot. I sailed around a bit then docked nicely under sail to pick her up again.
I think I’m about there. Its a matter of picking a day with fairly gentle winds and getting things set up properly before starting out. Oh yeah, and remembering to check and make sure that the overboard clip on the emergency stop button hasn’t slipped off before attempting to start the motor. Man, that makes me feel dumb.
Keep forgetting to email you a thank you; I had a wonderful time! And no, you are not DUMB!
it is so excruciatingly rare to get pictures of your boat under sail; very well done. Looking nice.
Aaahh, we’ve all been there. After trying 15 minutes to get a motor to start the reason is always that annoying clip.