Trip dates:
Friday, August 23, 2024
Trip length:
1 day
Type of watercraft:
Sail
Departing Willoughby Bay about 9:30 with a 5-7 knot north wind I was concerned about sailing the narrow north channel. Fortunately, as I approached the winds shifted about 20 degrees to the east and I was able to sail out with only a couple tacks in spite of the incoming tide.
That went well, but the incoming flow was carrying me towards the Hampton Bar rather than OPCM. No problem, I'll just tack and make more progress east before turning back on course. After tacking, I'm looking at the chart plotter in disbelief. It says I'm not even going to make it back to where I entered the main channel. That's it! Fire up the diesel...