Deltaville to Mill Creek

Trip dates: 
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Trip length: 
1 day
Type of watercraft: 
Sail

Left Marina and sailed out of Piankatank in light SW wind.  Made about 4 kts on outgoing tide.  Once we got out of the river and tried to turn more to the North, SOG dropped to 2-3 kts.  Wind went to SE and dropped to 4 kts while boat speed dropped to 2 kts.  Around 1 PM, SOG dropped under 1kt.  Started motor and motor sailed for 1 hour when wind suddenly picked up to W@15kts.  Set genoa again and sailed the rest of the way to Mill Creek at 7+ kts.  Peaceful night at anchor.