Testing The First Mate

Today was a spectacularly beautiful day...and, of course, I left the camera at home. But we headed to the boat for a short outing to see how everything worked since BJ has to take the boat by himself on Monday to have the bottom waxed. It was also a good day to test the first mate to see if she could handle the lines. All seemed to go fairly well although no sound skipper would sign her up anytime soon as a serious deck hand. But wearing a brace gives extra support and I think I'm ready for Victoria Days in about another week and a half when we will join other yacht clubs for a few days tied up in front of the Empress Hotel.