Such is the deep drop-off at Lake Oahe that I can use “Mediterranean” mooring (click) and not worry about harming my rudder. I don’t do this very often but I was practicing for my imaginary bareboat charter trip to the Dalmatian Islands next summer.

I have been spending some time thinking about sailing season, though I try not to do this too early, since real sailing weather probably won’t be here for two or three months. But it doesn’t hurt to dream. . . .

(For a bird’s eye view of this spot, check out “Big Sky Over Mission Creek”.)