The Sail that Never Was

Wednesday we had our first sailing lesson thanks to a Groupon coupon.  Friday we went to the Newport Beach Boat Show.

We wanted to practice all the stuff we learned.  

11:40  It was a gorgeous hot day.  No wind.  I forgot my hat tether.

 

We got the sail cover off, and were preparing to wind up the halyard.  But it was not to be.  The halyard only went about half way and stuck.  Wouldn't go up.  Wouldn't go down.

So!  Time to call the mast climber.  Maybe the top pulley needs some grease?  It probably hasn't been serviced in 30 years. 

OK, no worries.  At least we can practice what we learned about flaking (folding) the sail

1:15  Mainsail flaked and sail cover back on!  (It's a lot of work!)

1:45  OK, Jerry says the cover is on.  Right!

As long as we needed a mast climber, might as well put the wind vane back on top.

And how about an antennae?

Anchor lights?  A spreader light? How about a new rope halyard (instead of wire)?

All in all, it was a very productive day.