First Sail For Elizabeth In (I believe) Over 10 Years
Elizabeth finally got out for a sail on Sunday. I made my goal of getting out sailing by June… June 28th. Perfect conditions for a shake down: 10-15kts, partly cloudy, 1-2′ seas. We bombed out for a few hours, took a few tacks, a few pics, ate some chips & salsa and sipped on some Vanilla Chai Tea. I was grinning from ear to ear as I finally saw these sails go up and start drawing. My friend Willy came out with me, he has been helping me with some of my recent projects, and was happy to take a break from working on his wooden boat.
Now, I work feverishly to prepare for the sail to Boston and Maine. I need to have the Monitor Windvane rebuilt and installed, the Simrad Tiller Pilot installed and the solar panel mounted securely to the railing so that I can store the dink on the cabin house. Plus a host of other odds and ends. The work never ends!
Great job on Elizabeth, she’e looking great. Just got my second sail in, down here in Rock Hall MD. We’re expecting a beautiful July 4th weekend and hope you are too.
YAHOOOO!
air-in-the-sails
nice!
enjoy
I know it’s been awhile, but remember to close and lock your life line gates when you go out
Congratulations, she looks gorgeous!!
Bloody fantastic mate! Feels good doesnt it? Put your feet up and enjoy for a while
Beautiful boat!