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First sail of the year

Transit Date: 
Saturday, January 12, 2019 - 12:27 to 15:38
Departure Location: 
cadboro bay
Arrival Location: 
cadboro bay
Total time: 
3H 10M
Sailing Hours: 
2.75
Engine Hours: 
0.50
Max speed: 
7.39kts
Average speed: 
3.74kts
Distance: 
11.89NM

Thar she blows! The first sail of the year was exceptionally exciting as I managed to sail through a pod of Killer Whales! In all the years I've been cruising the Gulf Islands, this is the first time I've ever seen whales in the wild. Along with a very nice 10-15 Knot wind, the first sail of the year was absolutely epic.

I left the mooring buoy under main and jib and sailed South, past Discovery Island and into the Strait of Juan De Fuca. That's where the wind died and the tide took over. It was a strong ebb tide and at one point I was actually doing 2 Kts. backwards! So, I flashed up the mighty Yanmar and returned to the wind line. That's when I noticed the whale watching boats gathering in the area.

Then, all of a sudden, there they were! Close enough to spit on. Truly a super-natural, unforgettable experience!!!

Other highlights include having a fire in the woodstove burning while under sail and heeling over. Nothing like a toasty warm cabin after a little Winter frostbiting.

First sail of the year

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