Day Report

Today was not just about discovering the boat — it was about truly feeling how it lives on the water.

We began the session under engine power, getting comfortable with movement, balance, and basic control. Even at this early stage, the boat started to reveal its character.

Soon after, we explored one of the most important sailing questions:
why a yacht behaves differently depending on the sails you use.

With only the jib (staysail) set, we experienced firsthand how the boat struggles to turn efficiently. This gave us a clear understanding of balance and sail distribution.
Then everything changed.

We hoisted both sails — jib and mainsail — and the yacht came alive.
With the wind filling the sails, we sailed on different tacks, feeling the heel (tilt) of the boat and learning how wind transforms motion into power.

Learning by doing

During the sail, we practiced essential maneuvers:

• Tacking (overstag) — turning the bow through the wind
• Gybing (for-de-wind) — turning with the wind behind us
• Maintaining course using landmarks on shore
• Understanding the role of the helmsman in keeping direction and balance

Each maneuver was not just explained — it was experienced.

Understanding the wind

We also began to explore one of the core elements of sailing: the wind.

Participants were introduced to:

• True wind
• Apparent wind
• Relative (course) wind

This is where sailing starts to become more than movement — it becomes awareness.

Ending the day

After lunch, the weather shifted. Rain began to fall, and we made the decision to lower the sails and return safely under engine power.

With teamwork and coordination, we guided the yacht back into the harbor and secured her at the dock.

What this mission gave us

By the end of the day, participants didn’t just “see” the boat — they:

• Felt how sails affect balance and maneuverability
• Practiced real sailing techniques
• Took their first steps in reading the wind
• Experienced both calm control and changing weather
• Worked together as a crew

Mission accomplished.
The boat is no longer unfamiliar — it has become a space of learning, challenge, and discovery.
And this is only the beginning.