Sailing "Thanks Dad"

Sunday sail with mostly 10 knot winds and a 23 knots gust with full genoa up. Port deck got a bit wet.

Had a fun Father’s Day sail with my wife, daughter, son in-law and grandson Eli. It was the first time Eli came sailing on “Pop’s” boat. We docked off about 10:00 and were back a couple hours later so Eli could get home for his afternoon nap.

He did very well and helped me on the helm, raise the sails and handle jib sheets when we tacked.

I think we have a sailor in the making!

Solo sailing (actually motoring most of the way) back to Waukegan from Chicago after a weekend trip to watch the Americas Cup races.

Small craft advisory was in effect due to waves in the 3-5 ft range with the occasional 7 footer.

Wind and seas were on the nose most of the way making for wet ride.

Part 1 – Friday sail to Chicago.
Part 2 – Saturday Watch the races.
Part 3 – Sunday sail back to Waukegan.