First day sailing, with
a lot of wind.
In the morning we all
woke up about the same time. Whilst Farinas and Rhiannon went
shopping, Dad took care of the water on board and I got the car in to
a better parking space. Whilst all of this was going on, Dad said
that some professional Austrian team came past and completely messed
up, getting a few boats endangered in the process.
Our attempt went a lot
better, as no yelling or boat ramming happened. Stefano steered,
whilst Dad and me got rid of the lines and Caro and Rhiannon took
care that we don't bump in to our neighbours. Left the marina with a
lot of speed, as the wind was blowing us out. Out at sea we got a bit
of distance from the mainland and took up the sails. The first
attempt saw us take all the sails out and the boat was overpowered
rather a lot. After a short while of sailing like that we got the
sails in a bit and the boat ran a lot better. The first “wende”
(German) was a bit of a disaster, as we could not for the live of us
work out why the boat wasn't turning. Dad released the pressure on
main sail a little and we swung around without an issue. The next few
hours saw us racing against another boat next to us, doing taking the
whole was as our destination was upwind and getting to know the boat.
At some stage the wind reached higher speeds, so we had the main sail
reefed in as much as possible and the front sail nearly all the way
in. Not any sea animal was seen, so we've all started wondering where
the dolphins are. Dodged a few sand banks and rocks on our way to the
next anchorage. What was chosen was a buoy near to a closed
restaurant. Apparently you pay for the buoys unless you eat at the
restaurant. As the restaurant is closed until May, we hooked up and
didn't have to pay. Fixing to the boy was interesting, involved
leaning over board, Caro trying to grip the buoy with the ship hook
and when we got the line through we did something wrong and had to
move it to the other side. All the while a ship a couple of tons
heavy is pulling the rope out of your hand.
After
we got secured we had a drink and then whilst Rhiannon and dad got
the small boat in to the water I went for a swim in my swim suit. The
water was freezing, I thought the med was supposed to be nice and
warm. Anyway, I was happy I had it with me. Did a few swims around
the boat, dived down to the block of concrete holding us and checked
the rope. All good. Did a few pictures whilst I was at it and then
got back on board to dry of and write the blog. The other left for
the shore at that point, one at a time. Whilst I was finishing my
blog they explored the island. They met the brother of the owner of
the restaurant (or something along that line) and had to pay 100 kuna
for the night (about 13 Euros). For that they also got a lift back to
the yacht with a motor boat. Before dinner dad then rowed me over to
the mainland so I could get a time lapse of the yacht in the bay.
After completing that and having a stunning few of the surrounding
from the top of the hill a big pasta meal, curtsey of Caro. A few
drinks after that and we were of to bed.
Track
at GPSies.
Time:
4 hours 50 min.
Weather:
Sunny/Light cloud cover with 25kts wind and 30kts gusts.
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