Unlike yesterday, today it was blowing. With the small craft advisory and the flags jumping in the sudden gusts, I got my wish -- we were to learn for real, no more of the sunset & Champaigne cruising.
When we got out for the port, the wind recorded 20 knots of true wind and 25-30 of apparent when sailing. We were flying two hankerchief of sails as the yacht has both genoa and main in-mast furling. We did not have more than 3-4 feet of each showing.
Despite of the wind we did not heel exesively, by which I mean the rails were not in the water. We were able to maintain the boat somewhat ballanced and it felt 100 percent safe, even when tacking. I gained a great confidence in having the right amount, or less, of sail in a windy weather
