Departed 0815. Arrived 1415. Had south winds at 10kts inside Burrows Bay and tacked south under main and genoa to exit between Alan Island and Williamson Rocks. Wind then died and we motored the 30nm to Victoria.
Rendezvoused with Sarita outside Cattle Pass. Could not establish radio contact(?).
Moored inside on the Causeway Floats main dock. Entered from the south side and backed in for a starboard tie, tucked between a powerboat and a Gemini 105. Though folded, probably could have gone in spread. For the first time since the electrical system upgrades, hooked up to dockside electricity.
Strider on the main dock
First winter excursion. Diesel heater worked great to keep the cabin warm. Glad to have the cockpit cover. Kelly mentioned she would not have done the trip with the stock cover. Stayed warm in the cockpit with a medium sweater, full foul weather gear, gloves and watch cap! Kind of like the difference between riding a motorcycle in the summer and a snowmobile in the winter - got to dress right! By the way, a motor is just as boring in the winter as the summer....
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