Following the theme of the 'last sail of the year' I thought to share my first sail of this year on Sunday 4th January.
A beautiful clear crisp day with a gentle F2 SW that did gradually blossom into a F3 later in the day, turned out to be extremely worthwhile despite all the problems of padlocks and trailer locks being frozen solid and the boat herself being initially shrouded in thick frost that make the decks extremely hazardous, all paled into insignificance when we eventually got out.
Even the bank of freezing fog drifting in from the south didn't spoil the day - it was quite eerie sailing through it.
Fortunately fellow sailor, Jack Harrison was on the bank side to take some photo's. He kindly made himself known to me so he could send them through, and I have uploaded them to the gallery - under 'boats', see 'Equinox - first sail of 2015'.
Also one from Julia and Ben who crewed with us as a 'trial' sail on a Baycruiser 23 - who, it seems, had a good day with us.
If this is how 2015 is to continue, sailing wise, then it promises to be a good year! Roll on those summer days...