Wild winds

Wild winds finally
Oh boy we had the boat rocking and rolling. Great practice for us. Not too much and not too little just on the edge. We had lots o wind but still did not make too much way due to the wind direction again. Atleast today we had three points of sail. Beating (as always. No matter where we go the wind is on our nose the hardest point of sail and the slowest. ) then we got to be on a beam reach. (the wind directly on the side. This is fine if you have the right sail configuration but if you have to much sail you have to wrestle with the wheel to keep it straight. But now I know when it is wrestle time it is time to change to the staysail and take down the jib. If that is still too much then it is time to reef or take in the main. Given all those words of self wisdom I'm not sure it is right. Maybe it is better to leave the jib and reef the main? Any sailors out there have an opinion? Email me your response or comment on the blog. I'd love to hear your ideas!) then we got to run with the wind behind which is precarious due to accidentally jibing. It is a comfortable point of sail if one puts on a preventor so the accidental jib does not happen. 
There you all have it. A day of sailing and learning. I did not play much with the gps but I am good at finding angles on there now! So when we round a marker I can say quickly head 228 degrees for one mile then head 180 degrees. That will get us to the sandy point bay. 
I am tired for a day of physical workout. 
Oh hey Deanna Ben has eyebrows. He is so tan it is crazy and his eyebrows are so blonde you can see them. His tan makes his eyes even bluer than blue! 
Well signing off at sandy point VA where the winds are 5 knots to keep the bugs away the temp 72 degrees and where Owen prowls the deck at night looking for bugs to catch and eat - chomp. And where God grace enfolds us in His love. 
Captain Pam
Someday I will tell you the story of how got to be named captain for this summer trip.