This is under the mast...Due to heavy compression forces building over an extended period of time, we have a little intrusion below deck. We need to fix this (eg. change the mast plate and this time pick something that can be compressed no matter what and because of planned offshore use, also reinforce the mast fitting) - so Elise now has her rig down and will be taken to a boat hospital, eg. a boat yard for some surgical work. We are hoping to get her back on the water within a couple of weeks.
Heather during her trapeze class.
The culprit -
We had to replace this turning block (cunningham's) - not sure what happened but it didn't look too healthy.
The mast pin - remove it and the mast is not attached to the deck anymore...and if the rest of the fitting is loose...it's not held by anything but...
...this piece of string that Heather holds up so elegantly.
Just kidding, it actually takes a fair amount of muscle and halyard work to bring the mast down and then back up again.
Eric putting the backstay back.
Nick: "come on, this mast is definitely not centered."Roger: "oh really? OK, let me see if I can move it a tad to the right."
Nathan (thinking): "I feel like having a beer right now"
Eric: "Oh Zephyr, God of the West Wind, give us plenty of breeze."
Nike (Greek) or Victoria (Roman) - Goddess of Victory.
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