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Kumru @kumrusails.bsky.social · Aug 12

If your path crosses the WA coast next summer, we'd love to have you on board and sail together!

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Kumru @kumrusails.bsky.social · Aug 11

It's the worst

Kumru @kumrusails.bsky.social · Aug 11

last sail of the season toward Rosario Strait. no wind day but with an old friend visiting, we have no complaints whatsoever. it's just perfect!

Full shot of three people on a sailboat's deck. The foreground shows a woman (me), centrally positioned, wearing a light pinkish-purple baseball cap, light turquoise-colored sunglasses, and a dark blue long sleeved shirt. She also wears a life vest. She's smiling and looking directly at the camera. To her left, slightly lower in the frame, is a man wearing a mustard yellow or beige cap, a dark gray or brown jacket and a life vest. He's also wearing eyeglasses. To the right of the woman is a man wearing a dark teal or blue jacket, glasses and a life vest. He is seated in a gray-colored chair on the boat's deck. The deck of the sailboat is white with various rigging, ropes, and red cylindrical buoys visible. A portion of the boat's mast and rigging are seen in the upper part of the image. The background features a body of calm blue water, with a slightly visible horizon. The light suggests a sunny day.

Full view of a sailboat's bow on a sunny day. The image is taken from the back of a sailboat toward its bow, looking out over a body of water. The water is a darkish blue, and appears relatively calm, with gentle waves. The shoreline is visible in the distance, with low, tree-covered hills or small mountains on the far side. The sky is a clear, vibrant light blue. The bright sun is shining, and lens flare is visible in the upper part of the image. The sailboat's mast and rigging are prominent in the image, with various ropes, lines, and pulleys visible. A large, white sail is billowing in the wind.

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Kumru @kumrusails.bsky.social · Jul 31

I am drenched. We took in some water but managed rather well. It's so difficult to find the hole when water is gushing in like hell though. Geez there are tiny sea creatures swimming in it too. Ewwwww.

Kumru @kumrusails.bsky.social · Jul 31

Ugh speedometer didn't work today. No boat speed/TWS. So we had to clean the paddlewheel sensor. That is, opening a hole at the bottom of the boat, letting water in, plugging the hole, cleaning the sensor, pulling out the plug, letting more water in, putting back the sensor. Very scary and yucky.

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · Jul 31

once again the wind predictions failed us. the promised 8-10 kt stable wind and 13 KT gusts were not to be found. so we did some rescue practice with a large fender. and saw a pod of harbor porpoises as a bonus! still beats being on land.

Full outdoor shot of a body of water from a sailboat under a partly cloudy sky. The water is a dark gray-blue, with visible wave patterns. A sailboat's deck, white in color, is at the bottom of the image, extending diagonally across the frame. Visible on the deck are ropes, and a red cylindrical fender is partially visible on the right side. The sky is mostly covered with puffy white and gray clouds, with some areas of lighter blue sky. A few rays of light seem to be breaking through the clouds. In the distance, on the horizon, there's a glimpse of islands.

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · Jul 28

It's taken years but I've gradually become a pretty proficient helmswoman. Finally I've developed an internal wind compass/feel for points of sail. Can smoothly maneuver thru sequences of tacks, jibes,... Which is awesome bec when all that requires constant focus & processing, sailing is stressful.

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Kumru @kumrusails.bsky.social · Jul 27

gorgeous sail day but the crab pot season is officially open and it's like a minefield around here 😫

Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · Jul 27

there was some wind in the Guemes Channel unlike the Rosario Strait so we did sail proper for a while. didn't make more than 5 kt (true speed) but it was such a pleasant day on water!

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Kumru @kumrusails.bsky.social · Jul 24

That floating keychain marine stores sell? It works. Ask me how I know.

A close-up view of a set of keys, fobs, and a keychain on a dark gray textured surface. The keychain is orange colored, oval-shaped, and floating and has the word "KUMRU" written on it in black lettering.

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Kumru @kumrusails.bsky.social · Jul 23

It's nice that we can do 3-4 kt/hr under 10-12 kt true wind under mainsail only, even at 1st reef. Makes for a pleasant, stress-free sail.

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Kumru @kumrusails.bsky.social · Jul 23

Finally!!

a sailboat on a dark blue sea under main heading towards a tree covered island

a man in the cockpit of a sailboat looking up at the mainsail. he has a yellow coat and a yellow hat on.

me sitting at the helm wearing a grey jacket and a lavender vest on top as well as a red hat. It's a gorgeous sunny day.

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Kumru @kumrusails.bsky.social · Jul 22

summer bliss 😻