Sailing after Hurricane Matthew

Sorry about the audio, this was our first test with the camera and clearly we need something to knock down the wind noise. I had to do this back when I was recording videos of motorcycle rides, so the next time we go out it should be a lot better.
After Matthew we figured the winds would be pretty favorable for sailing, and indeed they were. The chop was pretty stomach wrenching, though. Pro tip: Dramamine before you leave port. Phil threw a few cookies overboard and I was basically useless for a third of the trip trying to keep mine down.
Winds were predicted up to about 12 knots. Our wind indicator doesn't work so I won't try to guess our speed, but we were cruising around the 4 knot range all day. on that sweet free sailboat fuel.
Skipper Hillary did a great job handling the boat and is proving the value of her training classes.

[@lastmanstanding6081]

can you make right turns when the wind blows to the left?

[@brokedown547]

Yes. Turning into the wind it called a tack turning with the wind is called a jibe. We practiced both moves.

[@lastmanstanding6081]

is the motor powerfull enough to push through waves like that on its own?

[@brokedown547]

Yeah but it's a little bitty motor and only good for about 2.5 knots in still water at full throttle. The motor is mostly for navigating channels and parking.

[@brokedown547]

Our motor is a Universal Diesel 5424 which is a repurposed Kubota tractor engine with 24hp. It sips fuel, about 0.8 gallons per hour, but doesn't move you very quickly.