Amanda Swan

This was the final day of 3 with me (instructor). A "Strong Wind Advisoy" for our sail home from Moturua certainly added some spice to our leaning objectives....bring on reefed main and #2.

Light Breeze 4-6 knots Sail to Tapeka Point Navigation training

You both have good grounded sailing skills and sail with safety in mind....I appreciate that as I can build then easily increase your experience and ability.

Instruction day with Amanda Swan, Great Escape - covered mooring, rowing and navigation.

Forecast was NW 20 knots. Second instruction day with Amanda Swan, Great Escape where we went out past Tapeka Point. We learned heaving to into a hove to position (picture shows no hands on tiller). Also practiced anchoring.

First instruction day with Amanda Swan, Great Escape. Conditions were very challenging with strong gusts. A very strong gust (Amanda thinks 35 knots) from a different direction hit us on our side tipping the boat well over - Amanda was on the helm and put the boat in a hove to position until the wind direction settled. Sail settings were good - reefed main and no. 2 jib.