The threat of rain faded thankfully, and we enjoyed a rare seven mile reach/reach race. Came in second.
Century Club: Hank Messick
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
After changing both fuel filters this afternoon the weather was perfect for a day sail. Sunny, southerly 7-9 knot breeze. Decided to be lazy and just unfurled the Genoa and ran upriver. Reefed down the Genoa to 90% going upwind on the return trip. Pointed better than expected and sailed along at 3+ knots against a flooding tide.
Need to reinstall the lazy jacks and use both sails next time!
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Light southwesterly 5 knot breeze which eventually filled to give us an easy run up to Hains Point. PRSA was conducting a regatta just outside the channel--lasers, Lightnings, Bucanneers, E-Scow etc. we skirted by then tacked back to the gate for the channel. Mostly cloudy and cool.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
We were RC tonight. Steady seven knots from the Northwest and chilly. Returning to the slip the temperature had dropped to 50 F. It was dark when the last boat finished a little after 8P. Arcas crew stayed warm, told stories, and had fun managing the race.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Around the windward mark
Wind shift halfway up the leeward leg change it to a beat to windward! We placed second.
Friday, April 21, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Volantis at her new slip
A cloudless, sunny day with little breeze to move Volantis to her new slip at Whitehall Marina. With her new bottom paint we motor sailed at almost 7 knots/1800 rpm for the entire ~45 NM trip. It's was so relaxing I napped for an hour!
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Incredible weather! Clear skies, no humidity, 10 to 12 knot northwesterly breeze, no tacks/jibes except to round marks on a 5.5 NM course.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
A lighthearted moment while racing
Tuesday night racing began this evening. Beautiful weather, wind blowing about six knots from the west, ebbing tide. We raced spin fleet A, boats with PHRFs under 171. Good news, we placed 2nd, correcting ahead of a J70!
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
A beautiful day to be on the water except the breeze was fickle. We'd launch the spin and 30 seconds later the wind would veer 180 degrees! Spent more time motoring than sailing to find a stretch of the river where the light breeze was blowing.