Pierless Sailing Adventures

Another day of projects and progress.  We started the day with me going up the mast again - hopefully for the last time...  I tidied up the steaming light then went to the top of the mast to install the fairlead that should fix our roller furling problem.  When I say "went to the top", I mean Dave and Scott labored over the winch in tag team fashion while I enjoyed the breeze and the view! Dave on the winch: The new fairlead should keep the halyard from wrapping when we furl the main jib (genoa) sail.  I had to drill some holes and place some rivets, but it worked out great.  Halyard fairlead fix: We plan to go out tomorrow to begin our practice sails.  We finished rigging the mainsail and set up the staysail, so our three main sails are ready to go.  Most of the deck is cleared or secured and we will put up the dodger tomorrow.  The dodger is like a little tent that protects the entrance to the cabin (companion way) and provides some shelter in t...