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A MacGregor sailboat launches into Lake Champlain for a nine-day solo cruise, navigating shallow water at the ramp by raising the mast after launch. The owner manages the boat’s water ballast system, which includes a V-berth plug and a stern valve, noting that he frequently adjusts the ballast to improve performance on different points of sail. During the initial sail, the boat demonstrates self-steering capabilities on a beam reach at approximately five knots under headsail alone. The owner experiments with a new anchoring technique using two stern anchors deployed manually with a 16-foot pole to secure the boat in a cove. He carries a variety of camera gear, including an Osmo Pocket 3, an Insta360, and a Mini 3 drone, while utilizing Magma stainless steel nesting pots for galley cooking. The trip begins with variable winds and shifting weather patterns, requiring constant monitoring of the ballast and sail trim.

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