Labor Day Weekend Part 3

Trip dates: 
Monday, September 2, 2024
Trip length: 
1 day
Type of watercraft: 
Sail

Our Ba De Ya Sail!  Winds were kicking. Out of the North at 10-15 with gusts in the 20's or better. Sunny day - beautiful skies with a temperature of 73 - so a bit cooler.  Pushed the first mate to go out - she doesn't always like the heavier winds, but we discussed how important it is to practice with these kinds of winds in a somewhat "controlled" environment. We sailed out at 11 am - down into the Chester River from Davis Creek. We took some time at every point of sail - even running with a preventer set up. Had the full main up - probably should have reefed that, but did have the Genoa furled up to a Jib which made Bubbles really very manageable. After 4 hours of sailing in the Chester, we headed back up Langford creek and anchored at Cacaway Island for a bit before heading in.