Sunday morning was fine and bright. We did not rush to start, as the wind had picked-up a bit and was forecast to veer from SW to W. In order to reduce sail area, improve the windward performance and allow a better look-out on these busy waters, we changed from the genoa to the river-jib.
The beating on the channel between the islands of Hompelvoet and Veermansplaat was a bit demanding, but Mekicevica is now in such good shape that it was real fun.
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| For these guys, the windier the better. |
After that we got even more exposed to the wind and we reefed the main sail. The reefing system is another point that benefited from all the experimenting during the season, and it is working really well.
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| Reefed main, using the set-up developed by yours truly. |
As the wind turned more westerly and our course more easterly the exciting sailing turned into relaxed sailing towards Bruinisse.
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| Skipper at the helm on a relaxing broad reach. |
The Bruinisse Watersports Club is really well situated, just in front of the Grevelingen lock and really friendly. Joop, the harbour master is a really nice guy, and all the members are very welcoming to visitors. No wonder that they have a 10-year waiting list for membership...
For a change we finished the weekend well on time to have dinner at home at a respectable time.
