First sail

I took Mischief out for a sail on Friday. It was misty with a slight Easterly breeze and neap tides so ideal for a first run out. We covered the 8 miles to Queenborough into the wind and she didn't miss a beat. Every tack went well and she headed into the wind nicely. On the way back we sailed down wind and it was very relaxing. The downside of the hull shape is that the helm needs constant attention. The engine was used for a few minutes when leaving the mooring and again when returning.

On a less positive note my tender has a leak. It half filled with water on the way out to Mischief and needed constant bailing to get back ashore.
After cleaning the hole out, filling the aft chamber with builders foam and sealing the hole with Muliput epoxy putty I am hoping that it will be serviceable again. 

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