In a couple of weeks we will have the City Council Regatta where several of the City Councilpersons rack each other. As we prepare we need to make sure that we have a boat for the participants and the sail on their boat matches the ward they represent. Boat Seven was finished today and needed to be tested.
Jacob, Eric and I arrived at the sailboat house and put sail boat one and seven into the water. Jacob quickly made his way from the dock catching a lucky gust of wind. Before I knew it, he was telling me that we were racing from point to point on Lake Evans.
Chasing Jacob across Lake Evans
We tacked back and fourth across the lake as I chased him continuously. I usually sail boat one and Jacob usually sails boat three. I was wishing I was in boat one. However, I really do not think that boat seven is any slower or faster than boat one.
Jacob crossing in front of the sun
We made our way close to each other and sailed in formation. I kicked back so I could stretch my legs. We debated if we should return or sail some more.
Relaxing behind the tiller
We finally decided to make our way back to the dock. Eric watches out for us in case one of us has a problem so he can row out to us in a row boat to help us if needed. As usual, he was waiting patiently and glad to see us arrive back at the dock.
Eric tying up sail boat seven
