The day dawned with the sunshowing it's face. BC has had a record rainfall for November so this was definately a day to take advantage of and get some boat time in.
I arrived at the Marina at 11 AM and figured on some sailing but again there was very little wind, considering the tempeture was about 6C,that was most likley not a bad thing. So I motored up the lake at 2500 rpm and about 6 knots. The plan was to go a beach area I had not explored about 16 k up the lake. At about 2:00 and still not quite where I planned,the clouds had started to roll in at the south end of the lake where the Marina is, the tempeture was dropping as the sun was being blocked out and it felt like time to turn for home. I decided enought with the 6 knots, lifted the rudders and kicked the Tohatsu up to wide open to drain the ballast and headed for home. It is great to have a Mac or what. Now making 14 knots, it was getting a little chilly to say the least, but the GPS said I had only an hour to endure at this speed. Time to grit your teeth and go for it!!!!!!.
The wind had also picked up and a little spray was coming over the boat. Boy the full enclosure or at least the wide dodger looks like a good option at about that time. Oh well summer will come back and then this would be agreat way to cool off after a long day in the hot sun, keep thinking positive is my moto!
I arrived back in the Marina and got Mac all secured with a number of extra lines and bumpers, prepared for a blow, just in case I don't get out for while. It really is getting a bit cool for this boating thing at his time of year. The old body was feeling a bit numb and stiff by the time this day was out. I plan to use the boat as much as possible and a cold day on the boat still beats hanging out at home!!