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02/21/2011: "To the reef and back"

A day trip to the reef is a lot quicker at 14 knots boatspeed - and hour out, an hour back. More time to play. Catherine joined Gavin and Baden and his friends for a midday snokel and some fast sailing in light winds. We reefed when we left Vlasoff Quay because the wind was 18 knots true and we were destined for a two sail reach - with apparents upt to 25 knots. The wind reduced as we approached Half Moon Bay Marina but it made little difference to the boatspeed. eDoc flies...