Off to Toronto for another quickly get away. I left Wilson on Wednesday around 10:30 AM and motor sailed the entire way to Ashbridges Bay. I spent the nights with the good people at the Toronto Hydroplane & Sailing Club. I was planning on spending just one night but found the club and the members there so inviting. (I knew this already from staying there in the past). Also I thought it would be a good time for me to check out the Beaches and the Jazz Festival. I am glad I stayed. It was an awesome event. Huge crowd, tons of music, a must see again. 
I thought I would get an early start on Friday and left the club at 05:30 hrs. After about an hour of motoring I noticed I was about out of fuel. I knew I was never going to make it home and thought I would need an engine with the forecast I was hearing. I turned around, headed back to Toronto Island Marian, waited for the diesel truck to arrive and finally filled up 3/4 of my tank (at $5.20 a gallon - $55.00!!)
I thought I would get an early start on Friday and left the club at 05:30 hrs. After about an hour of motoring I noticed I was about out of fuel. I knew I was never going to make it home and thought I would need an engine with the forecast I was hearing. I turned around, headed back to Toronto Island Marian, waited for the diesel truck to arrive and finally filled up 3/4 of my tank (at $5.20 a gallon - $55.00!!)
I ended up in Wilson by 15:40hrs and was home in time for C to do her thing. Awesome trip, a must for the kids next year for sure.
DATE: July 25 - 27, 2007
DISTANCE: 77.3NM
CREW: Solo
WEATHER: (there: NNW at 12 knots) (return: SE at 15 - 18 steady)
WEATHER: (there: NNW at 12 knots) (return: SE at 15 - 18 steady)
WATER TEMP: - 66.3 (harbor)
ENGINE HOURS: 840.3
ENDING LOG: 590.0
