M_Boats: Lake Pleasant sail

I finally got back on Lake Pleasant for a very interesting sail. The lake is completely full and I was able to sail about 3 miles up the Aqua Fria river before I ran out of time. The gust were slamming down the river channel between the high cliffs. I took in one reef in the main and when I headed back up wind I had to roll up the outer jib. Got back on the main lake and the winds were 2 kts gusting to 25 kts with 90 deg wind shifts. What a wild ride. I am glad everything held together. I even met another M17 out playing. Thier boat name is Music and the crew also owns an M 17 in Phoenix but it hasn't been in the water for a few years. Thanks Doug Kelch Seas the Day M15 G #310