Last Sunday, Debbie and attacked our “honey-dos” around the house and then took off early to swap the jib with the 150 genoa, as winds promised to be light and relatively steady for a summer sail on Sunday afternoon. We imnediately set out to see if we could get over to Skunk Harbor to check out a possible overnighter anchorage, but the winds were easterly and fickle, so we checked out Carnelian Bay instead and enjoyed a little sailboat “window shopping” with binoculars, checking out the lovely homes and cabins along that verdant shore. After cruising south to Homewood, we decided to head back and just hang out on the buoy. Debbie had prepared some hierloom tomato and mozzarella “caprese” sandwiches, and we spent the waning hours of the afternoon watching the changing light on the water and enjoying the swells gently rocking the boat. Work, for both of us, has been a bit challenging lately, so it was a welcome escape to just relax and enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe. One of the interesting things we saw was a very fast-looking speedboat called “Dr. Evil,” which was rumored to be owned by Mike Meyers of “Austin Powers” fame. It came in and out of the channel several times while we sat there (we’re only about 20 yards away from the channel entrance), but no sign of Mike. One of Tahoe City Marina’s staff laid that rumor to rest as we were picked up later that evening. “I’ve helped that boat out with gas a few times. I really don’t think it’s owned by Mike Meyers.” he said, with a shrug. “But we do see a few celebrities up here from time to time.”

Fair winds and smooth sailing. DB