Mystique

pool bay sail

lovely day out. 
Spring tides 10 to 15 knots of wind 
smooth seestate

haha, I mean I know we did tack quite a few times but no this many...

A fresh day which looked promising 10° and low sun. Sailing on two reefs. Lovely, if slow, sailing/tacking all the way out of Poole Harbour. The Easterly wind in the bay made hard work in all directions, with big swell, so skipper suggested we return to save our spirits and to keep the boat whole. No argument from crew. A short time on the buoy for a cuppa and pre-sunset, and then back. A small embarrassment with the crew's inability to translate instructions into meaningful and swift rope handling, but made it safely and happily back into dock. 

Super conditions, a few minor lulls, not too cold, beautiful weather, great chitchat, great company. 

Five in a boat around Poole

Excellent sail, company and weekend. Wind was perfect today, waves were perfect, sunshine less than perfect. A couple (!) of attempts and finally picked up a buoy under sail with a good swell in Studland Bay. Lovely. So grateful to have been able to share this trip with Yan and Mario. 

The route shows only half the story. The bit where we were going backwards whilst going forwards was the other half! A great learning experience on many levels. Fabulous company, and would definitely have continued on to France given the chance, which we nearly did...

Lovely day. Gentle sail and heaving to by Bournemouth. Much learning, much fun. Thanks, Skipper 😊

out in Poole bay with Jane 

autumn equinox. 
light winds, tie dripping and huge swell outside the harbour