Wet Sailors learn to do it Dry!

June 7th - Hosting the San Fernando Yacht Club

Today provided a several of the SFYC members a look at the drier side of sailing. Pictured at the left with their "Coach", Duncan Harrison, are eight happy, but tired Landsailing converts. The wind was remarkably cooperative. The morning and early afternoon saw typical "sucker" wind, which gave everyone time to learn the ropes. Of course, this always makes everyone nervous, since the off-shore condition makes wind reliability uncertain. Not to worry, this gave the SFYC members time to fire up the barbie and present a meal of roasted corn, beans, and barbcued beef for everyone.

Late in the afternoon the wind filled in and the "wet" sailors got full measure. Young and old alike, they took ride-after-ride through Sailor's Bay, around the windsock, and out onto the lake. Remembering their morning training, they were careful not to sail out farther than they wanted to walk back. As sundown approached they packed up their barbie, helped take down the boats, and headed off into the sunset with large smiles on their faces.

Another first for the day came from Ron, Liz, and Gabriel, new members from Littlerock who finally hooked up with the club for the first time today. They are sailing a beautiful older Manta with gold anodized parts and a Rainbow sail panel. You sharp-eyed sailers know that they have a real classic Manta. How cool is that? They hope to be back for the Parade of Lights.

Many thanks to those Wind Wizards who graciously gave up their boats for the SFYC members to use; Charley, Duncan, and Lynn.

I think we will be seeing our converts again, before too long.

Speaking of which... The Father's Day weekend event is just around the corner. On June 14 and 15 we will hold our annual event with the Parade of Lights taking place on Saturday evening.


Michael
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