Zepher - Wrough rider

Wrough rider

Zepher

Chris & Lyn Darch

Sat 8 Nov 2008 21:24

28:20.87S

177:35.17E

Hi Floks,

not eonough time to chat today as we are busy with repairs to the aft maon traveler block which riped through the deck lastnight when we were reefing at one this morning , wind 30 to 35 knts , 3rd reef and staysail doing 7 knts , Im all stuck up with wood glue to patch the hole then we will jury rigg the block for the main traveler blocks , just like the atlantic Roger !

All the tossed crew ...

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