Montgomery Sail

Jonathan Taylor

Left the marina and headed into wind and put both sails up. Headed downriver achieving 4-5knots with the tide. Wind was 10 gusting 15-20 knots. Nice leisurely sail down to Sheppey turning to port to head out to see. Slight swell but nice downwind sailing conditions. Observed the Montgomery to port then turned round to head home. Head to wind so tacking back and forth but after 45 minutes making no real headway switched on engine to motor sail. Half way home observed burning smell. Confirmed adequate water coming out of exhaust so eased off the throttle slightly and got back to the marina with no issues. Need to investigate the engine in daylight