and watching the A-Cat Worlds were last weekend’s highlights. Julia and I went out Sunday morning with virtual friends Joe (CSoH) and Tabitha. Had a nice breeze from the ENE about 4 to 8. Just cool enough for a token fire with requisite puffs of cedar smoke. We had a successful down-wind landing that impressed sailor Joe.
On Saturday we went out on brother’s boat Boss Lady to watch the A-Cat Worlds on Toms River. Joining us were Joe and Tabitha and Zsa and Robert. Another sparkling day with a NNW breeze that was great for sailing but drove enough water out of the Bay to make for a bumpy ride at times. Brother’s boat draws four and a half feet.
Pics follow:
Russ and Julia relaxing while Joe drives.
Joe holding off a 94 year old sailor. An old Beaton hand, Ed tries to sail through our lee.
One of the joys of heaving to.
First beat.
Tabitha and Julia with Lotus leading the first race.
Tamwock, Wasp and Witch mixing it up.
Robert driving (and drinking a tiny Bloody Mary.)
We all returned to our house for a simple supper and an evening of laughs. Thanks Joe.
On the bench are Joe, Julia, Robert, Zsa and Tabitha.
We had a terrific day on the water enjoying all that Boss Lady and the A-Cat fleet had to offer.