It was a pretty day and I did snap a few pictures while we were out sailing in the Pacific. After all, though we’d put up sails before, this was the FIRST time we’d turned off the motor and really sailed.

David’s sister looking out at the birds and dolphins. The schooner America and another boat are in the distance.

The winter sunshine is beautiful.

Staysail and mainsail. Can’t wait until we get the jib and gaff fore up!

Sailing back under staysail alone, David is in his favorite pose–standing on the helms seat, leaning against the boom, and steering by foot. I’m taking the picture from the open companionway door.