Here is what I have to offer. The admiral and I ponder how to make best use of our marina-moored 26X during the typical Central Florida summer season that is often marked by afternoon thunderstorms. And it is hot and humid. Typically, it is cooler and clearer in the mornings, but often without much breeze, as well. So, we experimented with going out mid-morning day before yesterday. Grabbed egg McMuffins as we set out on the 45-minute drive to the marina from our home. The plan was to sail if there was wind or just motor if it was calm. We checked the weather, and it looked clear until 2 or 3 PM. Our plan was to be back at the dock by 1. Three nice surprises awaited us on our first outing under this plan. First, there were only two boats on Lake Monroe, and the other was a Mac 26X. Second, we had a nice wind in the 10-12 knot range, so we sailed this time. Third, even though the high for the day was 95, the breeze and the early departure from the marina exposed us to much more comfortable sailing conditions than you might imagine. We will try this system about once a month through the summer until more comfortable and relatively storm-free sailing can resume in the fall. Don't know who owns the other Mac. Hello, if you are in the forum!
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