We went for our longest sail yet venturing north into the Caribbean Sea. We practiced upwind tacking utilizing the jib, main sail and staysail. We also learned the operation of a running backstay in relation to the staysail. We experienced a front of clouds with rain and chose as a crew to stay the course and sail through the rain. We sailed downwind in a narrow channel and practiced anchoring on coral.
We lunched at anchor and sailed back to harbor only to discover anchor spot “pinched” by a charter catamaran. Finding a new anchoring spot in the harbor proved difficult, but in the end, we prevailed and called it another learning experience.
We’d trust Dennis any day to make us a meal! Though it’s been year and years since we’ve had the chance to share a meal with him.