Yesterday was Friday, our 9th day of sailing, and the sunshine returned. It was still a bit brisk for Florida, but in the afternoon we could wear lightweight jackets and even some short sleeves. The wind was a steady 10-12 mph with a 1 foot chop and and some white caps on Tampa Bay, enough for an exciting ride. I taught on the Watkins 27 for the first time. It's an older, small cruiser and I was impressed by how quick it is and how well it sails up wind for a boat of its weight and design. It handles a fairly strong breeze very comfortably, and the students enjoy sailing it. You can see it in the foreground of the 2nd picture of the "pictures from john" post.
The students are progressing very well. They generally know the basics and are working on the nuances of sail trim to make the boats sail as efficiently and quickly as possible.
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