Another short season for me this year. Last year it was getting my new (to me) 9.2A ready and moving it to Boston end of July followed by two months of pneumonia. This year it was two months of complications following my Mom's major surgery. She is doing well and I am far from giving up on sailing.
I probably got in less than twenty hours of sailing this year, but the year was not without memorable moments. I took Triple Play out during a small craft warning and had a blast. Reefed main only, but I learned a lot about my boat and sailing. I also took her out on a day on which I had a beautiful run wing on wing, giving me a good appreciation of her capabilities down wind. I even enjoyed a very brief sunset cruise last Sunday with a good friend I from CA.
I do wish I had gotten a chance to sleep overnight on her, but it just wasn't in the cards. Way back in high school I used to stay up late eating boneless spare ribs (as a substitute for a sailors salt pork) and reading Horatio Hornblower and I hoped to repeat the experience afloat onboard out of pure nostalgia.
I also hoped to make more progress on maintenance and improvements. The season passed and I didn't get my new pedestal guard with its navpod and with my GPS and stereo controls mounted. However, the new stereo got installed and the guard has the navpod mounted with the GPS and stereo controls nigh ready to roll. Just a little wiring left and mounting to go.
Did lose ground in that my potable water tank sprouted a leak and that will will be a PITA to replace.
Anyhow, I still am very happy with Triple Play and will deal with the fact that, although she will remain a floating project for some time, she is certainly a worthwhile one to me.
I hope everyone enjoyed their season, if it has ended, or will continue to enjoy it if it hasn't.
BobM
I probably got in less than twenty hours of sailing this year, but the year was not without memorable moments. I took Triple Play out during a small craft warning and had a blast. Reefed main only, but I learned a lot about my boat and sailing. I also took her out on a day on which I had a beautiful run wing on wing, giving me a good appreciation of her capabilities down wind. I even enjoyed a very brief sunset cruise last Sunday with a good friend I from CA.
I do wish I had gotten a chance to sleep overnight on her, but it just wasn't in the cards. Way back in high school I used to stay up late eating boneless spare ribs (as a substitute for a sailors salt pork) and reading Horatio Hornblower and I hoped to repeat the experience afloat onboard out of pure nostalgia.
I also hoped to make more progress on maintenance and improvements. The season passed and I didn't get my new pedestal guard with its navpod and with my GPS and stereo controls mounted. However, the new stereo got installed and the guard has the navpod mounted with the GPS and stereo controls nigh ready to roll. Just a little wiring left and mounting to go.
Did lose ground in that my potable water tank sprouted a leak and that will will be a PITA to replace.
Anyhow, I still am very happy with Triple Play and will deal with the fact that, although she will remain a floating project for some time, she is certainly a worthwhile one to me.
I hope everyone enjoyed their season, if it has ended, or will continue to enjoy it if it hasn't.
BobM
