Thanks Brian, I think it is going to be a great summer too.

I am at a difficult place in my learning right now. I could most likely get from point A to point B. (Perhaps not in the most direct route. )

I pick up my Mystere 4.3 in a couple of weeks. I will have the opportunity to sail alone for the first time. So now, I have to decide at what point do I stop pestering my new found sailing friends to come out with me and just go alone?

My biggest concern right now is being able to right it independently. I weigh a hair under 130 lbs and I have never even witnessed a cat being righted before. I know I will have to do that before I leave shore solo.

I have also read to have a sharp knife and a cell phone with me. (I am on a lake, not many radios out here)

Is being able to right my boat enough to keep from getting into trouble?

I am going to make mistakes. I just don't know what I don't know. Is there anything else I should consider before I take off alone? ...assuming I can push the boat into the water myself