Always sailing!

[Michel]

The evenings are getting shorter up north!...
http://youtu.be/KUnADXSWiDk

[lustyslogger]

I got to go out again today. Although the temps were in the mid 80's it was completely overcast so the heat wasn't oppressive. The winds were 4 to 6 with gust up to 9.1 (according to my Kestel Weather Station - I love this thing). There were five other club members out today. My sailing was flawless. I got underway without fanfare, didn't run into anyone or get my dock lines wrapped around my motor. When I tacked I didn't end up in irons. It was a perfect sail. Too perfect. I knew I had to do something to break that spell. So, when I got back into my slip I pulled out the Kestel again to see what the wind was at the dock. It showed zero and I didn't think that was possible so I blew into the "fan" to see if it was stuck. It wasn't and it took off at a very high speed and caught my lip in the vanes!!!! It was like something out of a very bad movie!

But the sail was absolutely marvelous

From now until the middle of November the weather should be great around here.

[Michel]

But the sail was absolutely marvelous

From now until the middle of November the weather should be great around here.

Ah!... This is the important thing and this is what I wish for you!...

[lustyslogger]

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Last Saturday

[Michel]

Nice looking boat Lusty! Lucky guy!...

[lustyslogger]

Nice looking boat Lusty! Lucky guy!...

Thank you Michel. There are times when I almost succumb to "bigger boat" fever but as Dylan Winters said the only difference in the view from a 16 foot boat and a 30 foot boat is the height off the water. I can handle this boat by myself, its paid for, maintenance cost are low and I maintain a certain notoriety at the marina since I am the smallest boat with a slip there!

[Michel]

We love small crafts because we know our true needs. We know also that we don't have to impress others with some possession in order to be happy, or a possession that is some bank's possession really!

Pleasant sailing and a cozy place to overnight when I feel like it is all I need.

[lustyslogger]

I just looked at your video again. It looks like it was somewhat windy and choppy out there. Was it?

[Michel]

Yes! As always in my region it is a bit choppy when the wind is from the north. I is going against the current of the Saint-Lawrence. There was maybe 15 knots with gusts at times. I reef for confort and enjoy the ride.