Trip dates:
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Trip length:
1 day
Type of watercraft:
Sail
Weather: ClearWind: SE 10-15 kts, gusting to 18-20kts
'Abilities Adventure' from Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital (+/-12 people) opted to postpone sailing due to high wind. The group toured DSC docks, observed Sonar rigging & reefing at dockside. Toured the visiting skipjack 'Sigsbee' from Living Classrooms Foundation. DSC 'Young Mariners' departed for 3 day cruise aboard 'Sigsbee'.
Volunteer skippers & crew went sailing on Sonar out to Ft McHenry FM mark. Skippers: Mike E., Priscilla H., Albert C. +crew(1). Great weather, windy & gusty. Good practice for mainsail depowering and controlled gybes.