David called me a few days ago to invite me to steer Narwal V in a weekend regatta in Nova Scotia, and after looking at the forecast and cashing in some of Susan’s Aeroplan points I was on a big silver bird Friday night.
It was a fun weekend. We put in a credible performance and came fourth in class. Five windward-leeward races over two days in Bedford Basin, well run by the club and with some seasoned competition. Great racing, but not a big fleet. Relatively easy conditions but lots of holes and lines and shifts.
David and Laura have cleaned up and restored the boat, and it’s sailing well. I have a long history with the boat. Still a cool boat to sail, and a fun group to join. Nice to see old friends and meet a few new ones.
I’m plotting and scheming now about Chester Race Week. My plan is to bring Escapade east this summer, leaving Montreal around July 18.
I don’t have pictures from the weekend. I’m working on losing fewer phones overboard. But here’s a recent shot of the boat, photo credit Fay Dickinson.
Boating Adventures 