Monday, September 14, 2009

Sailing on a Day of Rest

Sunday Heather and I adjourned to Lake Champlain to joins our Canadian friends Bernard and Francine in their 22' sailboat for a day of leisurely sailing. It began with rain but once that had petered out the winds picked up.
Sure you can always look forward or you can occasionally look up as well. I had an opportunity to steer for a while and had a blast. These sails can move the boat at a nice pace.
Bernard in control...
And Francine on the lookout...
The boat is moored in a bay so you get to the shore by dingy. However, it is a small dingy and with Bernard in the middle and me in the back it looked a little ridiculous, something Heather was careful to document. I think there is a certain kind of Mafiaso feel to the shot though.
It was an amazing way to spend a Sunday, sailing, brilliant food and wine, amazing company and stunning weather.

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