Sailing in Cadboro Bay
It was a beautiful evening for sailing in Cadboro Bay. Because that's where the wind was. A light Southwesterly was blowing at about five knots but was very local to the bay. The wind died completely just North of Banes Channel. The traveler worked better than ever with the longer, thinner control line. It really makes a huge difference. I guess dad wanted it short so it didn't lay on the cockpit floor but with the longer line I can sit with my back against the cabin for the first time and operation is much easier due to increased leverage with longer line.
I was sailing in Cadboro Bay for almost two hours. Truth be told, I did start the engine, but didn't put it in gear leaving the mooring buoy, and I sailed back onto the pin so I'm not counting any engine time. I proudly flew the Jolly Roger which has become nicely tattered. At one point a couple of punk kids in a '420' asked if I wanted to race. I told them to heave to and prepare to be boarded.
As the wind slowly died, I returned to my mooring buoy, dropped the sails and put Trouper 2 to bed. She performed flawlessly as usual. I met a young fellow who bought a 27 foot sloop off Used Victoria. He keeps his dinghy at UVic compound too. His name escapes me at the moment. Once T2 was secure, I hopped in my RHIB and sped off past Sheep Bay and through Banes Channel to Telegraph Bay before returning to the mother ship and starting a fire. Dinner was Udon Noodles and chicken. Yum. The chicken was canned, from Costco. A great staple with plenty of protein. Must get a case to leave on board along with a case of instant hash browns. Tania would be aghast!
Sailing in Cadboro Bay.
Drifting through Banes Channel with the flood tide.
