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12-MAY-2008

May 12, 2008

Jill enjoyed her two-hour watch at the helm as we sailed across Card Sound and into Biscayne Bay. We were working our way through the Upper Florida Keys back to Miami.



We had 20 to 25 knots of wind on the beam. It was an exhilarating sail. The wind was so strong we had to put a reef in the sails, meaning we couldn't unfurl the sails to their full extent. Even with the sails reefed-down, Shibumi sliced through the water faster than I have ever seen her go before; except for the times we were getting a vigorous push from the fast moving waters of the Atlantic Gulfstream.

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Jen Bixler14-May-2008 12:58
LOL @ Dan.... he knows a thing or TWO about moving violations!

Way to go Jill!
Sheila14-May-2008 03:35
Sounds wonderful and exciting. Jill looks to be thoroughly at ease here.
Char14-May-2008 02:34
Hi Dave,
This is an excellent shot!
Guest 14-May-2008 01:30
sounds like fun, matey. were you swabbing down the deck?
Al Chesworth13-May-2008 20:50
Steady as she goes Cap'n..
Really nice action shot Dave.
Guest 13-May-2008 20:22
Jill, you are a natural!
You really look like you belong there!
JW13-May-2008 19:52
I'm ashamed to say "20 to 25 knots of wind on the beam" means nothing to a land-lubber like me! But I'm mighty impressed by Jill's action! Hope it continues to go well for you!
laine8213-May-2008 18:55
Go Jill....!! LOL @ Dan
virginiacoastline13-May-2008 18:24
man, I wish I was where you are . . .
Dan Chusid13-May-2008 17:12
"M'am, I clocked you at 45 in a 25 mph zone..."
Coleen Perilloux Landry13-May-2008 15:59
Wow. Wonderful photo. Jill looks quite in control.
Faye White13-May-2008 15:44
awesome shot of Jill at the helm!
Guest 13-May-2008 15:43
Whoa, that sounds like quite a thrill! I think I would have loved that ride!