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Yesterday, we had our best sail of the year (so far).
It had froze overnight, and was only about 34 degrees in the morning, but the extended forecast suggested we could safely "dewinterize" the Atomic Four in our '73 C&C 27. We also used the Newport solid fuel stove for the first time with a small amount of briquettes, and the cabin was warm and comfy for the three hours we were on the boat on the Columbia river.
In fact, the cabin was so comfy that my eight year-old son slept for two hours as we sailed.
We had cool temps, but sustanined 15-20 mph winds on the river. I was glad we only had the 126% genoa on, because we were doing over 6 knots at times with the West wind. That meant more than a little tacking and jibing.
My wife and brother were along (his first time on Bailiwick), and we had a great time learning more about how the boat handled. It's great to have a more responsive boat, yet one that felt solid as we navigated up river.
We posted a small photo gallery of the sail here:
http://www.photos.sailingvoyage.com/v/SecondSailinBailiwick/
Landing at the dock was easy, and we went home timed, wind-blown and happy. So, who else sailed this weekend?
Jim H
Portland, OR
Bailiwick, 73 C&C 27 Mark II
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