Ship's log: Dog days

The sailing gets slow in these parts during August, when temperatures are typically in the low 90s and winds are light. But even a crappy day on the lake beats a good day in town. Saturday was a dog-day excursion to be sure, with barely a puff or two hitting the high single digits. But Bumbo managed to make way at two or three knots during most of her three hours out of the dock. Unfortunately, we didn't spot the ham boat. But we had a lively debate over what beer was best in sweltering conditions, developing several hypotheses that will be tested in ensuing weeks.