Tacking and Beating

I had a very enjoyable weekend with good company at SAGGA Sailing Weekend. I did a bit of paddling in a Canadian Canoe; had lessons 1&2 with the Granville Sailing Academy (certainly not RYA approved) which ended with me helming CMT’s boat (which Granville seemed to spend a lot more time on than the owner!) for a while. I was rather chuffed, and it was certainly a lot easier to learn the wonders of tacking and beating (but no pinching) on a reservoir than Portsmouth Harbour, where my previous dingy experience had occurred.

We had a bit of a Solent SAGGA expedition to the north, all of whom enjoyed it. Appointments permitting we’ll be doing the 4 hour journey north again (this time I’ll drive as TWM2 did this year) next year for a weekend of relaxation with a hint of sailing and other wet vehicle activities. Hmm I might even get Dr T up there!

… must have been good I rather tired this morning at work (caffiene infusion in process before escape to site).