Inspired by watching several other boats pull up their anchor and sail (not motor) out of False Bay, we decided to do the same. Shortly after breakfast we were back into the Georgia Strait. But this time, we hoisted a third sail, our baby jib. It came with the boat, but we hadn’t used it yet or even had the opportunity to figure it all out. That is, until today.
We altered our bearings to see how different angles of wind would change the shape of the sails. We tacked, and discovered how the boat and all of its running rigging came around with our third sail in play. As fun and informative as this was for a few hours, we realized we had not gotten any closer (like, at all) to our destination of Tribune Bay on Hornby Island. So, down came the two jibs while the main sail remained hoisted, and we motored until we reached our sandy beach lunch anchorage.
Not quite finished with the innovation yet, Marla from Cooper Boating and Adam decided to haul out our spinnaker (also yet to be christened) from the depths of the anchor locker. The previous owners had barely used it either, so it is in excellent condition. Unfortunately, much to Cap’n Adam’s chagrin, this sail has some hot pink accents on it. It will make Thunderpussy look fabulous!!!
With spinnaker all ready to go, we left our lunch spot and headed through Lambert Channel between Hornby and Denman Islands. The wind had died by this point, so our spinnaker sits waiting for its maiden unfurling.
We found a spot to anchor for the night in Comox Harbour. To our surprised delight, we realized the plenitude of boats on the hook had amassed for the 53rd Annual Comox Nautical Days! Canons going off, Elvis impersonators, and a firework finale completed this lovely day for us.
great photos
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