Dan’s first sail

Jonathan Taylor

Headed straight out the lock as it was in free flow then headed down river. Put out half of the headsail due to forecast of 25-30 mph winds and we were currently sheltered by st Mary’s island. As we headed round the corner, the wind wasn’t apparent so also put up the main. Sailing along about 3 knots we then fully opened the headsail and were achieving an average of 4.5 knots. Upon re-entry to the marina the tide was racing which made it exciting but non eventful.