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Date:Wed, 31 Aug 2022 23:23:00 GMT
Sails
Back at Mathews's Point
Today we went for a test sail with the new rig and then continued on back to
our marina. We left just after lunch and got in just before sunset.
It was a wonderful day on the River and we had 10-17 knots wind. We put the
rails in the water several times and tried every point of sail we could
including taking in both reefs. The old Hood sails flew wonderfully and
everyone had a great day. Brad came with us to crew and Mark checked out
all his work and then Dave from Zimmermans came with his launch and picked
up Mark, matching speed, he jumped over on the leeward side. Then we
continued on to Bishop's marina at Mathews Point. When we came in we were
pushing mud and so we barely made it into our slip. We need to come and go
more often to clear out a good path. Buck, Vicky, Dave, Teresa, Ron, Char,
and Chris were on the dock to welcome us home. It was really nice.
Then later we found out we had diesel on the bilge, and that a water hose
between the raw water pump and the heat exchanger was leaking and filled the
bilge with salt water. The hose will be easy to fix but finding the diesel
leak will be more difficult. How embarrasing. Anyway, it's good to me
home amoung friends!
We have pictures of the sail that we will post soon!
Good night for now.
S.