Sailing in Sausalito

 3/10/12
Today was a great day sailing!
Winds were moderate, mostly 15-20 knots, enough to reef the mainsail. I was at the helm all day, while John trimmed the sails. This was our first time sailing the boat by ourselves. Usually, owe invite a friend or two to help with boat handling, but today it was just us. I'm glad, because I learned a lot. I learned NOT to sail by the instruments, but to feel the wind as it fills the sails and powers the boat. We are both learning about the Wizard and her motion under sail. We are pleased with her speed and how she glides through the water and is very responsive.

The weather was partly cloudy at the first and winds increased with looming weather. I got cold and realized that weather changes quickly in the bay, so always being prepared, I donned my beautiful red foul-weather jacket, to cut the chill, but too late...even though it was sunny, I shivered most of the day. I look forward to warmer sailing waters!