Well I've had a bit of a disaster. The clew of my main sail tore out so I don't have a main sail at the moment. I'm hoping to get to Las Palmas within a couple days or so. Hoping for some better luck.
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Trip to Europe (and back) begins
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Smart, wicked smaart getting a Gumbie suit. You should practice donning it. OFTEN ! If you might need it, put it on at the first opportunity. Trying to don it when you're wet is not easy. Getting in wet diminishes it's ability to protect you. Attach your EPIRB to the Gumbie Suit...
Update on my main sail. I got it back in place, as I've a boom roller furling main, I rolled the sail up and am running with a reefed main. Not ideal in light winds but hey, a lot better than no main sail! I'm working on how to get it fixed once I'm in port. I do have a Sailrite sewing machine onboard and the proper thread/needles. Basically, all I'll need is the material to resew the clue. Of course, it's never that easy....
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There is no clue ring. But essentially yes. There is some kind of piece inside the boom where the clew attached. I don't know exactly what it looks like yet, I'll have to remove the sail and then get it out to see.
It looks at this point as some kind of longitudinal pin but I can't see it well yet. It was also wrapped with sheared fabric occluding it's actual shape. When I get to port and get it removed, I'll post pictures.
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I don't want to derail this thread, but can someone refresh my memory - what is the final destination here? The original post says Europe, so the Canaries has really thrown me.
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
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@SFS this post was started by @dLj as he left the Chesapeake. He made it to Portugal. He spent a couple months there, with the anticipation of exploring the Med. But life changes. He started a return to the west on Monday. Currently they are heading to the Canaries to prepare for a return trip across the Atlantic to the Caribbean.
Perhaps add to the title "and return". I like all this stuff in this thread!
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While Dave has shared, “I am not a part of the ARC adventure”, he has seen several of the participants on his voyage.
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SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
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The ARC leaves Las Palmas on the 9th for Cabo Verde, for those going there. It leaves Las Palmas on the 19th for those going straight to the Caribbean. It's part race, some do it for the race, and part a group trip. But it's aimed at having a group sail together for those folks that want the support and comradery.
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SSL Gold Cup is what I was referencing. Starts 11/10 and runs until Dec 3 in the Canaries. Sailing SSL47 One Designs. Plenty of World class sailors on the rosters.
SSL Gold Cup – Like the football World Cup (starsailors.com)
SSL Gold Cup – Like the football World Cup (starsailors.com)
