Where WhimSea Takes Us

Posted by Karen A. Brown

Before leaving the previous weekend we managed to get the sails on. It made for a late Sunday night, but we were certainly glad this weekend since we were able to get out for a cruise both Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday we cruised down to six miles outside of Duluth before coming about and returning to the marina. We were under just the main and flying at hull speed! We hit 8.2 knots under a gust and tipped at a 30 degree heel. It was amazing! I think we left a little before 11:00 and were back, docked and eating lunch at Culvers by 2:00 that afternoon.

Sunday we went out as well. We had both the main and the genny out (which rolled out and back as sweet as kiss your hand). We had some good sailing and sunshine both though it was a bit chilly. Heading back the wind failed us but not before we were within a couple of miles of the entry to the marina.