This morning, the first day of Autumn here, was clear, warm and just a breath of wind first thing, so I loaded Peregrina up - carefully referring to my check list given my recent predeliction for forgetting key bits - and headed off down to the launch spot. A beautiful morning, and two people asked wistfully if they could come out with me as I made my way down to the launch spot. I should be getting fit just from dragging the boat down and back - apparently they have things in gyms that people pay to use that deliver much the same workout.
There was just enough wind to ghost past the marina and off down past the dog beach, much to the amazement of the dogs bounding happily through the shallows. The water was crystal clear, and gave me a very sharp view the boulders I narrowly missed by leaving a tack a little late.
Here is my course this morning.
I picked up a few bits of flotsam and jetsam along the way, and managed to score a nice straw hat that was bobbing away far from anyone.
A propitious start to the season - I hope I get a lot of sailing done before it is over.
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