Well, I can't believe the season has come to a close. Ed and I went out for a short sail this afternoon - the last of the season. It was a sunny day, but a little cool, after yesterday's storm blew through. When we got back to our temporary dock, we took the sails and the boom off. Now we need to get the mast down, top up the fuel tanks, and empty the holding tank, and we'll be ready to haul out.
This felt like a very short season, probably because we didn't start sailing until the middle of June. When I went through our log and counted the number of outings we had, though, it was several more than last year. I look forward to the day when our sailing doesn't revolve primarily around weekends.
The weather in Toronto was hot and muggy for several days, including the last long weekend of the summer. Where has the season gone! Friday began with the traditional Corn & Weenie roast, where we stuffed ourselves with beautiful Ontario corn, and watched the pigs being prepared for the big day on Saturday. Next day, Emily and her friend Steve came for a sail during the CNE Air Show, and stayed for the popular pig roast at QCYC. Visiting boats were rafted up several deep in the lagoon, and enjoyed a great dinner courtesy of the crew of seasoned volunteers.
On Sunday, as some people started projects in the boat yard, we lounged around on the lawn in the shade of a tree, reading, snacking, and enjoying a little wine. What a completely relaxing day.
We had a big crowd over on Monday - Jenn, Helen and Lynne, who I worked with over 20 years ago, together with their families. We motored out for the last part of the Air Show, and avoided the brisk upwind sail. When it was time to head home, we raised sail for the downwind leg.
We've had some trouble with the transmission the last couple of times we were out. That will be something to check when we haul the boat in a few weeks.
Kate and her friend Trevor came out for a sail on a hazy evening. I don't think Katie has actually been sailing with us for a couple of years. She's there so rarely, that she even signed the guest book.
Trevor was taking photos with a nice camera his sister had given him, until we entered "The Twilight Zone". Trevor's camera unexpectedly stopped working, and when Katie tried to look up the error on her phone, the phone stopped working too! All was soon resolved, but the timing sure was weird.
It had been a hot day, but was surprisingly cool on the water. The haze made the other boats on the lake, and the city, look a little eerie. We actually managed to sail for a while, but with another day of light winds, this was no thrill ride. No matter. We enjoyed a great dinner on the balcony at the club, and the lights of the skyline after dark.
Well, I can't believe the season has come to a close. Ed and I went out for a short sail this afternoon - the last of the season. It was a sunny day, but a little cool, after yesterday's storm blew through. When we got back to our temporary dock, we took the sails and the boom off. Now we need to get the mast down, top up the fuel tanks, and empty the holding tank, and we'll be ready to haul out.
