Winston H

Started with about 8kn ENE and ended with gusts of 14kn. I helmed, L, J, and M handled jib sheets. First time on ER for a long while, saw the end of the first race while hove to.

L helmed entirely, I managed sails. 10-15kn Northerly with gusts coming Westerly. Had a gentle ride out to Rockaway inlet channel and then wind picked up. As we met open sea, the currents meet and sea gets confused. We were also passed by a fishing boat and threading the needle between two recreational motor boats. Soon after reaching open water, we headed back in now sailing upwind with a leeshore. Looking at the charted track we were a bit too close to shore and the Windward shoals should have been more heavily favored. Made it back and 30 minutes after sunset and enjoyed the short lived crescent moon on mooring.

Blowing 12-16kn and gusty, flew most conservative sail plan for a comfortable ride. Got one big splash from American Princess wake, everyone laughed. Three skippers onboard, E and L had just finished a race on AR. Perfect timing for tidal current, had a quick sail along the beaches and back.

Weighed anchor after visiting the castle by foot and hauled to Procida where E would catch ferry and we'd prepare Affio for check-in. Great 15+kn close reach, beam, and broad reach.

Gentle winds meant morning motor on calm seas. Dropped anchor north of castle but didn't find a good set so restarted for a good hold. Dinghied in for touring the castle.

low wind start of the day meant motoring on calm seas. E prepped the throwable for actual use and we stopped for a swim midway. Got a couple hours of sailing in before anchoring in Sant Angelo for the night. Dinghied into town for sunset views and takeout dinner for the boat.

15+kn westerly again. We practiced maneuvering in motor, failed to find a suitable Anchorage and then sailed around the island before practicing dinghy piloting at sunset.

Similar strong westerly winds meant slow progress close hauled. A little more than half way and our partner boat had already turned back due to projected arrival after sunset and we followed suit.

Late start, first day of sailing after check out the night prior. Lost the main halyard despite checking it twice recently, had to anchor in Ischia and go up in bosun's chair. Majority of time and miles close hauled with 15-20 kn and 2+m waves, got in to Porto Romano with help from P and E at 10:30p.

Lovely 12-14 kn blowing from the South with some clouds. Finished 4-3-4 of five boats. M and L were great crew and company though we did get squished on a downwind and bump beams with Prax. We dropped and picked up buoy, crew got a heave to swim. Splendid sunset. Finished fourth overall for the season, about six points behind ER