In spite of the weather I have been able to sail a lot more lately. The Catalina 36 wants to sail and sails a lot better than it motors. Having the sails up also makes for a smoother ride in heavy conditions. Aside from my first day sailing north from Little Harbor in heavy winds and seas, the last few days have been light and sunny, allowing me to put all the sails up. I've even got the Hydrovane up and running.