Contessa 26 on Lake Winnipeg 13Sep2026

Just under 6 hours. Only my second time out for that long. It was a bit rough today. I am still getting a feel for things, and probably didn't have to reef the main, but the mental aspect of sailing keel boats plays games with you, especially if you're still in the baby steps frame of mind. This was simply a fantastic day to sail, and my colleagues blasting by me around the 6 minute mark was so very cool. I'm glad I caught it on video. Sadly, the club is already pulling boats out of the water for winter storage. I figure mine will be out before mid October ...