Father's Day sail on Woodwind

Trip dates: 
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Trip length: 
1 day
Type of watercraft: 
Sail

My daughter treated me to a wonderful sail in 15-18 knots of breeze on Woodwind, one of the two 74-foot schooners that take customers out for 2 hour sailing trips.  Was a fantastic day with good breeze for a well-founded boat.  Travelled up to the Bay Bridge and back, and happened to encounter Falken, a 65' ocean passage-making sloop skippered by Andy Schell, who used to be a deckhand on Woodwind back in the day.  Had a good-natured impromptu race on the way back, and while Falken could point higher, Woodwind did better on a beam reach.  Glorious sailing weather -- and I got to steer!