Thursday, September 18, 2008

The boat is ready

Today we all spent the day getting "Simply Sailing" race ready-
removing the roller furling, installing a new headstay, new halyards
and other running rigging, some new blocks, putting a starter tune on
the rig, cleaning the boat, removing excess gear (the boat sits
noticeably higher out of the water now), and fixing and tweaking
everything we could. No time for a practice sail due to all the
chores, but we hoisted the main and it looks fine to start the day
tomorrow.

After the prep, we were measured and inspected, and deemed worthy to
race. Step 1 accomplished!

Dinner was at a nice joint overlooking Bristol Harbor, which is
pretty nice on the eyes. I think Dan got some pictures.

Let it begin!
-C

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