Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Hours before departure…
Steph and Ken, by far the most novice sailors on this trip, notched their first offshore overnight—though not without suffering a bit (maybe more than a bit in Steph’s case) of what we’ll just call “Neptune’s Revenge.” Despite that, we both bounced back quickly, and Steph, as we speak, is capably steering her first rotation at the helm.
The seas have been pretty big and rolling, at least from this novice’s point of view, and the winds are at levels that would keep me off my local lake. But Falken is solid, fast, and stable, and the crew—both pros and clients—are capable, experienced, and great company!
At the moment, we’re flying main (2nd reef), staysail, and yankee, and barreling along at about 9 knots. No glums. All glows from this sailor.
- Ken Tothero | FALKEN Crew
Steph and Ken, by far the most novice sailors on this trip, notched their first offshore overnight—though not without suffering a bit (maybe more than a bit in Steph’s case) of what we’ll just call “Neptune’s Revenge.” Despite that, we both bounced back quickly, and Steph, as we speak, is capably steering her first rotation at the helm.
The seas have been pretty big and rolling, at least from this novice’s point of view, and the winds are at levels that would keep me off my local lake. But Falken is solid, fast, and stable, and the crew—both pros and clients—are capable, experienced, and great company!
At the moment, we’re flying main (2nd reef), staysail, and yankee, and barreling along at about 9 knots. No glums. All glows from this sailor.
- Ken Tothero | FALKEN Crew
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