On Sunday, September 6, Ross sailed Lucky Eagle from his home on Mille Lacs north shore to her home at the Garrison Creek Marina. Kurt, Gene (the Admiral), and Ted crewed. With winds of 5-10 knots, the voyage was relaxed. We started with 3 reefs but shook them out while underway to get full advantage from the light air.
Lucky Eagle was able to demonstrate her exceptional pointing ability. Despite the lack of a centerboard, deep keel, or leeboards, she tracked well on a close reach with surprisingly little side slip. The hull shape alone apparently gives her directional stability.
The cruise finished at Garrison Creek's newly-refurbished waterfront bar, with lots of family, friends, and Lucky Eagle followers.
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| At anchor on the north shore of Mille Lacs |
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| Ross hangs the rudder |
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| Shaking out a reef. |
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| The Vikings are coming! |
That'll scare 'em
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| A motley crew! |
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| Looking for land |
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| Lucky Eagle's square rig. |
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| Lucky Eagle's auxiliary runs on promises of beer. |
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| Beer all around at Garrison Creek |
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