Got to the marina a bit before 10:30. There was a small craft advisory out and I found the winds consistently over 10 knots... going up to 15 when I got there. The barometer was at 29.89, temps ranged from 53 to 58 with winds out of the north. Left the slip, not as easily as usual - but got out and headed out of the marina. Got the main up - had already decided to reef and after getting out, decided to double reef. Left only the main up down the creek towards the Chester on a deep broad reach. Got the Genoa out, but reefed it heavily - probably 85%. After getting out into the 'Chester, headed off on a beam reach for a while before doing a heave to. Stayed on a heave to for a while, but couldn't get her completely stopped - so have to work on that later. Decided it was a bit too gnarly as I was seeing wind speeds over 20, so I decided to head on back - know that I would be beating in the wind all the way back. No real issues, just a hard working sail. Sun came out for a while - enjoyed that on the sail back - got back into the slip about 2. Even in her light condition (and water in the boat) - Bubbles did well.