Backyard Sailing

It has been quite an adventure to reach this point, but now, we have our boat close to home, almost in our backyard, from a worldwide scale perspective. We have been told that sailing Maui is a tricky, between no wind in the lee of the island and too much wind in the channels.
Well, we had a taste of the no-wind part (or very light wind).
And, honestly, for a first sail after the passage, it was more than alright.

New background ...

Of course, the whale season is way off now, and we might have to wait next year to see big mammals again.

.. And new Skipper

But this is alright as well.
Because we need our new skipper to get used to size of the wheel.
That's quite a big boat, our 37' footer, Traces.

The good news is, the family loved her.
And even if she need a deep cleaning, some tender love and care,
that is already a good first step : Love at first sight !