Saturday, July 24, 2010
Sunset Park, Harvey Cedars, NJ
Finally got on the water this year. Spring was dedicated to Little League, and early summer to travelling elsewhere and attending to family.
Laurie came down and sat with me, and help haul some gear. Wind blowing down the canal, but not hard to get out. Maybe 12 knots at the peak? Enough for me, as I'm out of practice. Was there early enough - 9:30ish - that the motor boats weren't out much and could cruise the channel unperturbed. Managed to plane a bit, but couldn't hook in to save my life. Felt good, but never got really in sync.
The park is still fine for sailing. The grass area is unkempt -- I wonder if it was Jack that mowed it? But the erosion hasn't gotten any worse.
It's really time to get a new sail. But sailing - what? - twice a year? Hard to justify.
Finally got on the water this year. Spring was dedicated to Little League, and early summer to travelling elsewhere and attending to family.
Laurie came down and sat with me, and help haul some gear. Wind blowing down the canal, but not hard to get out. Maybe 12 knots at the peak? Enough for me, as I'm out of practice. Was there early enough - 9:30ish - that the motor boats weren't out much and could cruise the channel unperturbed. Managed to plane a bit, but couldn't hook in to save my life. Felt good, but never got really in sync.
The park is still fine for sailing. The grass area is unkempt -- I wonder if it was Jack that mowed it? But the erosion hasn't gotten any worse.
It's really time to get a new sail. But sailing - what? - twice a year? Hard to justify.
