A new helmsman joins the R&B crew ala francaise. Underway at 0751, we launched under sunny skies and light, persistent 7 Kt breezes from the ENE. Temps in the low 70s. Passed a turtle on departure and took a quick tack around the western end of Willoughby Bay. Followed Willoughby Channel north reminded by the Gold Captain to hold close to the final red daymark. Reached TS Channel and turned east in the general direction of Thimble Shoals light. Lots of sails on the Chez Bay. On a tack to south received an unwarranted "honking" from the 53,103 ton Ever Refine an Evergreen Container under Panamanian flag last out of Charleston. Unabashed and fortified by hot tea and digestives, we set a broad reach under the Frenchman's steady hand. Enjoyed a good run back to homeport passing many outbound fellow sailors including Ocean Girl and Talisman. Proudly won a short, but intense race past historic Ft. Wool. Arrived at the slip around 1100, mightily refreshed. Joie de vivre.