Snapshot #3 Sailing

The wind is blowing strong and consistent from the SE corner of the lake. My dad and I can't possibly pass up these conditions. We rig up the Hobie and leave the lift; the anticipation is killing me! Immediately we are leaned out over the edge trying to keep the windward hull in the water. This isn't quite enough weight over the edge (this is where I come in handy); I get out on the trapeze and prop myself on the side of the hull (with my balance depending on a rope), when the boat is at a 45+ degree angle. Usually it only lasts for about 15-30 seconds, but on this day we made it across the entire lake without having that hull touch water or flip over!