My crew deserted, the scurvy knave! (He went to the beach with a friend).
I launched at about noon and got under way under sail, then spotted a Hobie cat in trouble. Mast down, crew on deck - so at least no one was overboard The Reenie K was not handling as well as she has in the past, so I furled sails and offered assistance, as per the ancient and honorable laws of the sea.
A few minutes of getting ready, and the Reenie K towed Ralph and crew member Zack to the beach at Keyport. It took a while but was no problem. Only crossing the channel made me a bit nervous.
Once we were beached, I took the opportunity to adjust the stay and shrouds. Something is out of balance (maybe the captain is unbalanced?) because I have excessive windward helm on one tack and lee helm on the other. I think I need to balance the shrouds equally, then adjust the rake of the mast again. Fun Fun Fun!
That might have to wait til next year. I don't know how many more days I'll have on the water. Maybe tomorrow though?
In any case, it was nice to be able to help someone else after al the help I've gotten.
Ralph and Zack, fair winds and calm seas!