Spinnaker practice

Joanna Spencer-Smith

Mostly against both wind and tide so had to give in and use the motor. Was a good excuse to run it for the first time since it was serviced. Almost like it was planned and not the result of a bit of a lie-in and and extended breakfast! Wind was about 5kt to begin with, but when we passed the Needles increased to 12kt. Glorious sunshine (Ben got burnt). Had a go at popping up the spinnaker and even gybed it.