Solo Sail - 2/25

Trip dates: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Trip length: 
1 day
Type of watercraft: 
Sail

With temperatures rising, decided to sail for a second day in a row! Temps started off at 54 when I got to the marina and it got all the way up to 61!. Barometer was 29.91 and was dropping. Started off sunny, but turned mostly cloudy before too long. Winds were about 12 knots when I started up, but the wind kept picking up through the day until it was averaging about 17 knots with gusts well over 20. Decided to reef the headsail before leaving the dock - probably should have reefed the main also. Headed out about 10:30 and got the sails up quickly, tacked down the creek into the Chester. Stayed on a close haul most of the time. Got to the entrance to Reed Creek and then turned and got on a beam reach for a while, before turning to a broad reach and heading back towards Langford creek. Decided to head on up the west fork of the creek (going by the marina) so I had a little less wind to deal with.  Sailed back and forth between Cacaway Island and Parsons Point a few times before turning and heading back in. Got everything stowed and zipped up right before the rain started. A great second sail!!