First time aloft at sea
Moondancer
Wed 26 Nov 2008 14:59
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Those of you following the story closely will
remember, from Andrew's tale of our start, that shortly
afterwards we had a problem with our genoa and when this looked serious Fiona
offered to go up the mast. In the event the problem was resolved and off we
went.
Well, today we lost a halyard up the mast and
while we have a reserve thought we should get it back now while conditions were
good rather than wait until it was essential.
Fiona stuck to her word and went aloft, (shame on
you Andrew)
  Anyway a good result, one halyard retrieved, and
spinnaker up. Speed up to 6 knots in ten of true, which is as good as we can
hope for until the wind fills in. Sail shown with our ARC flag still flying and
a Dufour plug on our main sail bag.
 After a lot of excitement, today is now shaping up
as a better day.
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