Day Sail: MOB & Heave practices.

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The winds were light - 3 to 6 knots — so the Knotty Girl crew headed out at 8 am to practice Man Over Boat practices and Heave to practices.

We totaled 4.42 NM miles under perfect sunny skies and flat seas. Top speed was 4.32 knots under motor power and our average speed was 1.10 knots. Not very fast for the tree hours we were out.

However it was really great to practice these sailing skills as we both seemed to feel we are now better prepared to handle such a situation. 



Water temperature was 23.4 degrees Celsius.

Total trip after the new equipment has been installed is: 59.4 NM. 

See you on the seas,

Captain Knotty


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