Blow Me Down!

Puget Sound south of Edmonds. Karen Hadac photo.

Full Moon crew Tammy “Lotsa Socks” Cross, Michael “Bun Dip” Medina, Daniel “Film at 11” Mengedoht and skipper John “Bare Poles” Mengedoht headed out in strong wind from South Lake Union toward Shilshole for the Duck Dodge Rum Run. Steaming north on the lake wasn’t too bad but a quick turn south to check the wind proved that the conditions were already serious at over 30 knots. (Verity later reported a 47.8 knot gust on the lake and others reported steady wind over 35.)

Discretion being the better part of valor, at least according to Shakespeare, Full Moon returned to the dock to race another day. This proved wise as the wind on the Sound ranged in the high 30s to low 40s with gusts as high as 52 knots. The Duck Dodge Race Committee canceled the race rather than risk the Committee Boat, let alone the potential racers.

 

This wraps up racing for 2013 but Full Moon will be out in mid-January for the Goosebumps. Many thanks to my crew and the race committees for a great year on the water!