Shirl and I finally had time to sail Serenity for three days straight. We averaged about six hours of sailing per day.The weather here on Lake Erie was beautiful all three days, with enough wind to sail all day. The wind typically shifts in the late afternoon. We were able to practice all points of sail except a downwind run.  We practiced putting up sails, tacking, reefing, and maintaining course. We did get Serenity up to 7.2 knots….sweet. Because Serenity has a full keel I am told she will not be as fast as the lighter boats with the fin keels. My question is at seven knots are you really in a hurry? I decided before I began to search for a sailboat that it was more important for me to get somewhere than to get somewhere fast.  With the amount of sail that Serenity carries she seems to do pretty well, but to be honest I have very little to compare her too. My only sailing experience before this was on a Catalina 30,(sailing lessons), and Hobie Cats. Shirl and I seem to be very comfortable with the size of Serenity, and the available space. We are beginning to get comfortable working as a team to sail her. This morning it is raining so I am in the cabin writing this blog post which I can not publish because we don't have  Internet service at this marina…2012 and no WiFi? WTH?

 This building/lighthouse is at the entrance to the harbor, and is the red channel marker as well.

 Cruising along on Serenity... a beautiful day on Lake Erie.

 Another shot.

 For some reason Shirl is fascinated with the sails. We have a lot of these pictures.

 Sticks in the sunset.

 This is an interesting boat we walked by at our marina. Anyone know what make it is?

 We walked past these two birds sitting together on a lifeline. They were so involved with each other they let me put the camera in their face and take a picture at night with a flash. Cute...

Shirl at sunset. Lake Erie seems to have a lot of great sunsets.You can see a sailboat in the background just under the sun.  Great picture!