End of season shakeout

Jonathan Quebbeman

A November singlehand sail on a ‘sprightly’ day. Blowing 15 with gusts 20+. Should have put that reef in earlier, but instead tried to do it while heaving to. Was a good exercise to do this while sailing single hand. My first attempt and some good lessons learned of trying to control the main to allow me access to the mast to lower and prepping for the outhaul. While running down wind, also had my first full on accidental jibe. I’ve jibed hard before, but could see it coming. I thought I had a good wind angle but the sail caught and the boom came by hard. Fortunately was low enough and no strike or damage, but still scary. Picked up the mooring, took a deep breath, and then started boat decommissioning for the season. Hoping for a haul this week… been a great season, and looking forward to the spring already!