Author: edwardatwell

A Friday afternoon sail with light winds that went from 6 knots to less than 2 knots. Provided another opportunity for a swim.

Lake Michigan sail with storms to our south bringing winds to 20 knots. Started with a reefed main and foresail, but as the winds subsided we were able to shake out the reefs. Winds got down to about 4 knots before ending in the 8 – 10 knot range.

Evening sail on Lake Michigan. The wind died so we threw out the anchored, went for a swim and then watched the sunset.

Pleasant Lake Michigan sail with winds 5-11 knots.

First sail of the 2020 sailing season. We had little wind, then some wind, then more wind, then no wind, then more wind….and flies!

Finally back in the water. I had planned to launch the boat in early March. All we needed to do was wash and wax the hull and then splash. Then COVID-19 happened, Illinois went on lock down and the boat yard was closed as non-essential. The yard opened back up on a limited basis May 1st requiring an appointment to get into the boat yard. Finally washed and wax the hull last weekend and was then scheduled to launch today.

The process we use to winterize S.V. Thanks Dad

Bringing the boat around to the boat yard to be hauled out for the winter. A bit cold. It was 38 degrees F. 2 Days later it snowed 3.5 inches with 20 degree temps.

Last sail of the season with “ocean swell” like waves on Lake Michigan

Getting a bit nippy when sailing on Lake Michigan. Temp was 51 degrees F when we departed and 44 degrees when we returned.

Light and variable winds, 1 to 8 knots.