On February 3rd, s/v Gemini was put to the test on San Diego Bay. Our fearless crew for the day, Deb, Ellen and Mariella kept the boat steering straight and the sails from luffing. The winds weren't quite enough to have to reef the sails, but we tested the heeling motion of the boat and the crew's ability to hang on.
Despite the forecast, the sun even came out and officially made it a nice day. Lots of boats out today, but Gemini is nimble enough to avoid them. Our full keel keeps us sailing straight, but if we have to turn we can turn on a dime. The crew has this tacking thing down. Ready about...
Under the Coronado Bay Bridge the winds die so you have to keep your momentum. Then you're by the Navy base and the water gets shallow on the other side. More practice sailing in close quarters and quick reaction tacking. I think we'd rather be north of the bridge.
What an awesome day of sailing! If San Diego is as far as this voyage takes us, there are worse fates in life.
