Winds were forecast for 15 knots with gusts over 20 from the west.
Spent some time on the dock putting in a double reef and hanking on the #3 jib (110%).
Singlehanded.
Got out past the breakwall, and was overwelmed with just this amount of sail. Had to feather the tiller to luff up into the wind to keep the boat on its feet. Did not really have any weather helm, as the main was eased to dump air. Should have switched to the storm jib (75%), but there was NO WAY I was going on deck to change the head sail.
There were 6 boats out, and Beserk was registering 26 knots constant with gusts in the high 30s.
We decided to abandon the races.
Too bad, really had the boat going. On the way back in I was doing over 8 knots of speed on a beam reach, with max speed of 11.3 knots. That is the fastest I have EVER had Still Time go!
Trip Odometer: 5.28 miles
Moving Avg: 6.5 knots!!!
Moving Time: 48:52:00
Google Earth Track: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12535935/Still%20Time/2012/20121006.kmz
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