On March 28th the sailing class members headed out to brave the wild arctic waters of Puget Sound. We climbed aboard eager to put our newly gained sailing knowledge into practice. The opportunity to sail with Jim Hewitson aboard his beloved “Magic Button” is an experience not to be missed. As we left Shilshole Bay Marina, with Jim at the helm and Zak and Mike as crew, we were all anticipating a wonderful adventure at sea. We were not disappointed. As we were trimming sails, steering, and working together as a crew, we were also fixed on the low, dark, angry sky approaching. As the gale winds reached 30 knots and the ship cut through the whitecaps at 8 knots, it proved to be an exhilarating sailing experience.
Thank you Jim Hewitson for your dedication to teaching based on your love of sailing. Your willingness to share it with others is greatly appreciated!
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