James Byrne

Gentle easterly wind. Took the Frances Bean with Tim, Nick, and Andrian out on the lake because there wasn't enough folks for racing. Helmed using a wheel for the first time. Easy going sailing.

Steady 11 kn winds from the east. It was a small crew comprising Tim and myself. I worked the foresails and helped to plan the route. 4-4-2-4-4.

Downwind sailing on the Niagara with Colland, Eugene, Pierre, Jo, Roman, and Caroline. We even recorded 7 kns while sailing on a broad reach. We came 1st. 31 M in total for both legs.

Sailed on Joy with Colland, Caroline, and Roman. Very strong gusts while we sailed up wind. We came a close third.

A gentle Sail in Humber Bay. Light easterly winds.

Nice W winds that took Tim, Rosie, Caroline, and Roman out via the eastern gap on the Coot II. Watched the Air Show from a great distance.

Afternoon sail with Art, Ying, and Caroline on the Coot II. Good westerly winds. Total sail time was 5 hours sailing straight off of Leslie Spit.

Took out the Pandora with Caroline and Roman. Unfortunately, the motor died three times in the approach and in the western gap. We decided due to the high SW winds that it might be best if we sailed only the harbour in case we had any more engine problems on a return trip back through the western gap. The sailing was good and we explored the new mouth of the Don River. Multiple tacks later we returned back to the slip (the engine worked for once).

12 kn winds from the E. Sailed out into Humber Bay where there were very big swells but moderate, sustained winds. Sailed halfway around the Island before motoring in the rest of the way.

Strong easterly wind. 3-1-3-3-3-1. After the race the motor broke off its wooden clamp. Luckily, Jon saved it and was smart enough to pull the kill switch. We hoisted it on the boat and sailed in with the jib, dropping it a few boat lengths away from the dock.