I am getting prepared for my June sailing trip and also trying something new. I made and installed Baggywrinkle on the spreader tips of Sampaguita, mostly for the sake of the Genoa. I kept them as small as possible to reduce windage. This also involved climbing the mast and gave me a chance to give the rigging a good look over. While I was up there, a heron landed on my dock finger, seemingly unaware of my presence and an osprey dove in to the the marina to feed, twice.
To Marc-Andrea Klimaschewski,
Thank you for the experience of racing in Swiftsure with your sailboat, Image. The whole approach was a new one for me, so there were many firsts. Being on a bigger boat, being on someone else’s boat, night sailing, the western Straight of Juan de Fuca, the personalities, it goes on and on. It was a risky move on my part(and yours), but I am glad I did it. My boat will feel even smaller now, but I feel much more ready for my June trip to Western Vancouver.
The Flotilla in Victoria Harbor
The Parade to the StartI am getting ready for my June sailing adventure and this year’s big re-up is the rejuvenation of the anchor gear.
CQR Anchor – 25lbs
29′ BBB 5/16″ Chain – 31.9lbs
292′ of 5/8″ Nylon 3-Strand Rode – 31lbs.
306′ Available for Scope
3/8″ and 7/16″ Shackles
Markers every 30′
The eye splice for attaching the nylon rode to the anchor chain.
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Sailing With Josh 