Century Club: Rebekah Bromwell

Went over all systems, did great reefing practice (really needed that) and docked. The shallow bilge under the shower in the head was dry but the pump and float don't work. They went on the list with the impeller, belts, pivot (clutch), fuel and air filters, etc. I think we figured out that the black water tank is under thing birth next to the head and the fresh water tank is in front of it. Gross. It does smell when you lift the plywood off the black tank area. Tom also gave serious talk about managing people and handling my emotions as the skipper. I didn't think I looked that "down" when stuff doesn't go right but James says my face doesn't hide much well and I guess this is part of that. 

Did some docking/undocking and a heave to, and a neat trick heave to where you back the jib without tacking which helped reduce the power enough that we didn't need the main to counter it, and also some POBs. And it was an absolutely beautiful evening. Had a great time. I need to speak up louder and more clearly for crew direction though. 

We took #4 again, but this time had to suffer a couple hours of essentially still wind. :-( It did pick up a bit off and on eventually though and the weather and music and company was great so was just happy to be out floating around. Ended up going in late, but nobody reserved #4 after me so I don't think it's a problem.

Finally got to try Akimbo out for a cruising trip, and it was as awesome as expected. Had an insanely relaxing sail over on Saturday morning on a SINGLE steady broad reach. Eventually figured out the nightmare piling docking situation at the marina (we forgive them, everything else about haven harbor is great, but also watch yourself if it's low tide. Meep.) and caught the shuttle into town, checked out the fest and listened to a band, walked to the other side of the harbor for dinner and awesome live 90s hits, saw a spectacular sunset, blood Red Crescent moon rise, walked back to the other side of the harbor, checked out the beach/firepits, slept pretty well, got up and made coffee and tea for everyone, and then set out back home. The return sail was a lot lower wind but there were still some fun highlights. We even got back in time to pump out and then I docked and we packed out. Super great weekend!