We had a nice screacher sail and then motor sailed starting at 4pm when the wind slacked off and continued motor sailing overnight. It was a little bumpy for a light boat like ours as the wind picked up toward morning. At sunrise, we put the screacher out again since we sail much faster than motoring. It was interesting using the AIS to watch tug and tows, cargo ships, and other sailboats. You can actually have an unofficial "race" as you watch the position of other sailboats, though they can't see you if you don't have a transponder.

P.S. In case you are wondering, a screacher is a head sail that is somewhere between a genoa and a spinnaker.