The forecast was for a gentle southeasterly wind, so this optimist hauled out the gennaker from it’s locker and proceeded to get it organised. Lots of ropes to get tangled. Inevitable. Persistency paid off and we were sailing, slowly, the gentle breeze was very. Unfortunately. A filled gennaker is always an enjoyable sight, and with just enough wind, wafts you along nicely. Aeolus didn’t listen to the forecast again, and ceased to puff. Ah, well, it was worth a try. Engine on, furl the sail in it’s sock and leave it hoisted, optimistically. The wind did veer round to the west, as forecast, but only a few knots. So after an optimistic waiting for an hour, the sail was lowered to the deck, from where it could be hoisted quickly. No, we arrived at Missingen after a boring few hours motoring. Lovely hot day though. Stopped several times for a dip to cool off, water temp now nearly 18 degrees, which is just about swimmable without gasping.
Lots of boats here too, enjoying the sunshine and being lazy. I’m feeling lazy too, so a little afternoon snooze is in order.
From a slightly sunburnt SailorJohn.
Josin's 2025 cruise 