Up the Inlet, Heavy Winds Sailing

Ken Olson, Dennis Olson, Kevin Mcevoy, Robert Dall and Thomas Andersson on the Victoria Day weekend went up the inlet to nine mile point where the Sechelt and Salmon inlets meet to experience some heavy wind sailing. We brought three lasers and used Dennis’s Bayliner as the chase / safety boat. A lot of fun was had by all with Robert, Kevin and Ken learning some new skills in heavy weather. Thomas with his speedpuck recorded a max boat speed of 12 knots. After having a late lunch in one of the Sheltered bays of the Sechelt Inlets Marine Provincial Park we decided Instead of trying to sail up wind back in those winds we decided to tow the boats back to the Porpoise Bay. With more than a few stories to tell the folks back home.

You might notice that most of photos are from light winds. We were a little busy in those winds to take picture. Next trip will try better!

The crew lined up as we pass Poise Island going up the inlet.

Thomas early on in the day going up the inlet in light winds

Kevin Mcevoy taking it easy in the light winds before we took up the inlet.

Thomas in light winds with mount richardson in the background.

Robert beam reaching his laser in light winds.

Thomas, Ken, Robert and Kevin on the late lunch break at the Sechelt Inlets Marine Provincial Park

Towing the boats back up wind down the inlet after sailing up the inlet.