Cold Sailing, But Gorgeous

A week ago we had a major windstorm. The meter at the top of Kirkwood registered a gust of 209 miles per hour. (Although one source doubted that and said the wind was probably only 189 mph. Oh, is that all!)

The next day the wind had subsided substantially, with gusts on the lake of 35 - 40 mph.

A sailor of my skill knows that is far too much wind to sail in.

Complicating the situation, the waves were very large. Combine that with ice-water, winter temps, and it makes for a dangerous sailing conditions.

But exciting!

There was a boat out on the lake, racing across the waves. It tacked back and forth, beating upwind, then running with the wind back toward shore, then starting over again.

What a thrill it must have been.