Ship's Log

VOYAGE 1 - CSR TO SHILSHOLE

It was exhilarating to finally get the boat back in the water and out of the boatyard. The Yanmar diesel, at idle, takes the boat through the water at 5 or 6 knots.

The only challenge through the locks was paying attention to the wind and currents. The boat is so light that it is easily thrown about.

I can't wait to sail her again. The last time was several months ago under the Golden Gate Bridge. We were sailing at 6 knots in 7.5 knots of wind.

The boat really performs like a big dinghy. It takes very little wind to make it move, which makes it perfect for Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands.