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Left passing through the Bridge of Lions 7:30AM opening. Motored north on the ICW with James & Jaqueline on Esmeralda. Current sometimes with us but most of the day was against us. Beautiful sunny day. Many bridges but all fixed 65’. Stopped at the marina for fuel, pump out and water then took a mooring ball. Met up with Matt & Rob on Isle of Misfits for drinks at Brett’s and then the Salty Pelican. Great shrimp empanadas.

winds 15-20 mph and seas 2-4 feet. we started and got pushed up by jinxing. had to tack and do a 360 to avoid her needle the start. tacked a couple times to get to j. we were on a collision course and on starboard. the other boat tacked at the last minute to avoid collision. couldn't point to round just tight. headed towards k downwind. rounded k to head to the start pin. tacked a couple times again to j. again to k and s for the finish. finished 3rd. i was on the jib with Beth. Susan was on main. Andy in the helm and ray was on the bow

high winds

Lanier doing Lanier things. Super shifty and light Great students though!

4kts in the AM 8-12kts in the PM Great conversations and eventually a good sail

11 knots with gusts to 21