First Sail of 2010
Tuesday, April 6, was unseasonably warm with a perfect breeze out of the south west. We took Mary T out for a day sail just to see if all was in order. All mechanical and electronic systems seemed to work fine with the exception of the batteries. Even though they had been charged all winter, pressing the autopilot button caused a low battery alarm to sound. The autopilot continued to work and the motor started when needed so we’re not sure if the alarm is false or what.
The crew, although a little rusty, eventually remembered how to sail. We toasted Posidon, Neptune, and all other gods and supreme beings, asking for a safe and happy season on the water.