Since our boat had standing rigging that was 23 years old, we definitely needed to replace them before we could safely set off for the Bahamas. “Standing rigging” means all the stainless steelwires, lines or rods that ensure that the mast stays in place. It also includes the forestay, backstay, and side stays (aka “shrouds). …
Category: Adding Equipment
Moving the Boat
We need a haul out and work to be done on the boat in Fort Lauderdale, which means a delivery trip from the west coast of Florida, around to the east coast. Mahi leaves the marina tomorrow, where we had been renting a slip. Helping Joe with the delivery trip is our wonderful brother-in-law, Dave,…
New Dinghy and Motor!
Today, our brand new dinghy and motor arrived by freight truck. This is progress! Why am I so excited to get my order, you might wonder? For a cruising sailboat, a dinghy is basically your car, a way of getting from your boat to land, or to visit sites and other boats. The truck driver…
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