First Visitors and a Sunday Sail

Bill and Joe were our first visitors to our new boat home. They came for an afternoon sail as we did a trial run to test out all the systems and changes we've made. What a great day for a sail! It was sunny and pretty warm (light sweater weather) with a light breeze. We weren't screaming along, but Steve was able to get all three sails up and the motor off.

One of the things I like best about sailing is the moment when you get the sails up, they fill with wind, the boat starts moving of its own accord - and then you shut the engine off! All of a sudden it's wonderfully quiet and all you hear are the wind and the waves. Bliss.

Bill and Joe are good sailors and we had a lovely run out onto Tampa Bay and back again. After a successful docking (oh, I do love those!), we had cocktails on the deck and a leisurely dinner below (chicken with white wine sauce). It was a very cozy evening down below and really nice to catch up with some very special friends.