As it was a Saturday, best be on the water again.
Dead calm on arrival at the club, but by the time I was prepped and ready to launch, a reasonable breeze had arrived.
Still trying to concentrate on gybing; so around the buoys clockwise, round the buoys anti-clockwise and then in and out the centre and outer buoys in a star shape - sort of. In and out of the traffic, observing collision regs - although trying not to be too much of a nuisance to the learners.
Sharing the water were some juniors sailing Mirrors and the beginners class. Maybe two or three other casual sailors but most of the reservoir was quiet.
Off the water by around 3:45 PM, having enjoyed a freshening breeze in the afternoon, with four hours more boat time. Getting happier with the gybe business - hopefully not famous last words.
I managed to find a sharp edge on the after end of the centre board slot whilst pulling the centre board down for going upwind.
Unfortunately, I had decided not to bother with gloves today, given that it wasn't cold and everything.
If I'd had them on, I wouldn't have sliced my left pinky. It's a bit embarassing to have to admit to it really, but for the sake of completeness, there you have it. The blood dripping around the boat was a bit of a pain. I took the opportunity to hove to and eat lunch whilst trying to elevate the hand and wait for the blood flow to stop. It doesn't help to repeatedly knock it.
Hopefully, it will have healed by next week - weather permitting we'll be afloat again - with gloves!
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