…brisk breezes from the NNE about 8 to 10 kts, about 45. Water too low to consider going for a sail.
Also today is my first born’s Birthday. Happy B-day Jeff!
Finished another chapter in Mischief in Patagonia with Tilman and crew sailing from Valpariso to Panama. A soldiers breeze after a refit from the abuses suffered in the channels. Had a fire and tea as usual.
More progress on Lotus with work on her new boom. Pics follow:
Here is the aft end of the boom showing the solid plug with a slot for the outhaul sheeve. This boom will rectangular in section with walls of 3/4″ Sitka spruce. Note the tapered ends facing forward. This is done to avoid a hard spot.
Here is the center plug where the forward end of the sheet block bridle is attached.
And here are the three other sides, ready to be fit. They are scarfed to make up the 29′ length of the A-Cat boom.