A sailing get together

[Mark Gudschinsky]

Mike pennington brought out the Aroura Wolf and graciously met my family and I and took us for a few sails this weekend. All had a great time with sailing and conversation. It was especially nice to meet in person someone from the boards and see an actual working craft.  Like many Weekender builders I have littel idea of how to actually sail the boat we're building (other than from the construction video.) So being able to sail with an experienced sailor gave us a better idea of where all of this construction is heading.

And a side benefit was that my better half, having never sailed found out she liked it. That should help free up a bit more boat building time.

I’m sure we’ll do it all again.

[Mike Pennington]

Thanks Mark,

We will definately have to get Doreen back out on the sail boat again to reinforce that thought.

I was contacted today by email by another Weekender builder from Anchorage. He saw my Vacationer on Big Lake last Labor Day it seems. I am going to have all kinds of sailing Pals next summer for sure.  

I retrieved my boat of many colors Monday about noon. Went for a short sail, the sun even came out for me and lasted until I got the boat ready for the road. Thanks again for the beach.

Mike