Got one of the boats out of the shed after a long winter nap. Washed off all the dust and mouse nests, gathered up the scattered bits, and tried to remember how all this stuff works again.
These boats have held up amazingly well. They were first launched over ten years ago, and I’ve only had to refresh with a single coat of varnish five years ago. Just one minor repair after a boneheaded collision with a channel marker in St. Michaels (now I know to sail first, take pictures second).
Was hoping to get out on some big water near the Bay tomorrow. Now the forecast says it will be gusty, pushing the bounds of my comfort zone, which seems more narrow than it once was. If so, we may still do a little refresher cruise on a local lake, where things should be more placid.
So much has transpired since we held the boat birthing party in this backyard. Kind of wild to look back on it all now.
Sweet boat. Bringing out that topsail extension?
Not this time. Been so long since I’ve done this, I’ll have plenty to think about without that, too. Like, as I type this I’m trying to remember where the PFDs are. 🙂
Nice! I’ve always liked photos of your Mellonseeds and who doesn’t like a spritsail?