Temperature was in the mid 50's, overcast and very cloudy all day. Winds initially were from the south at 8-10 knots, but they stalled out, moved to the west, and then finally from the north where they picked up again to about 6 knots.
Got to the marina early because I had to drop the solar array and check the connections to the frame. One connection had failed, I replaced that one, shored up the others and added some reinforcements. Completed that by 10:30 so I had plenty of time to play! Cleaned up and was ready to head out by 11!
Got the main up before the day mark 7 in Langford Creek, but because of the light winds and direction, had to motor to the mouth before I was able to open the genoa and really start sailing. Had to beat for a while to get away from the shallows, but then was able to sail very comfortably in 8-10 knot winds on a close reach. She noticeable sails much better on a starboard tack than a port tack. After a couple of crossings of the big basin, wind started to stall a bit, so I took the opportunity to set up and then fly the gennaker. Got the gennaker up, but unfortunately when the wind did pick up again, it was coming from the wrong direction! Still sailed a bit before dropping it and heading back to the marina. All in all, a fun day - good 4 hours out on the water!