I got the Core Sound out yesterday, with Gerard as crew, and Ian along in Westy. There was almost no wnd. I believe my moving average for the outing was round 0.8 knots,but you would need to subtract the torqeedoing out and back at round 5 knots from that. It was very pleasant.
We rafted up for morning tea, still moving at about 0.6 of a knot, perhaps backwards.
This morning, I arranged to meet Andrew with his laser and Paul with his Sabre. By contrast to the day before, the Northerly was gusting while we were setting up. My boat blew over on its trolley while still on land. Andrew decided to stay on land, Paul launched but capsized in a few feet of water.
I got out in the Skerry with the reef in. It was an exhilarating rather wet ride. Nearby BOM Laverton weather station recorded 20 and 22 knots gusts while I was out. Good to know the Skerry can handle that.
After my troubles tacking in strong winds on Sunday, I did some research on how to get out irons on your desired tack. The suggested method, push boom over to the side you want it to be on, point rudder towards it, worked a treat.
It was not as relaxing as yesterday but still fun.
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