On the Water, Sails up...
After weeks of repairs, we finally got on the water and raised the sails. Sooo amazing. The feeling of moving through the water under sail is so different from what I imagined. The most striking finding was how silent it was.
We managed to tack a few times and move the boat along. We must have arrived near the end of slack tide because we were soon overwhelmed by conflicting currents.
Weird feeling to have the sails full and yet we were not moving. As it turns out the area we were using for our first experience has two rivers which feed into the bay on one side and ocean tide on the other. Basically we were barely overcoming the current. Much the same feeling as if you were on a treadmill, you are working hard but not going anywhere.
None the less, we had a great time. We saw Dolphins and a Bald Eagle dive and catch a fish. Such an amazing first experience.
The Kids also had a great time. We had packed a large assortment of snacks and drinks, of which none made it back home.
Looking forward to our next water outing, but we also struggled with our under powered engine... We may have to do something drastic...
