This is the first post in a new Quijote blog that will keep interested folks up to date on all things Quijote. I expect it will detail maintenance, local trips, and future plans. So stay tuned!
Since returning from our epic trip to Glacier bay this summer (see svquijote.blogspot.com), I've been mostly focused on maintenance and repair aboard Quijote. I'll tell you what I've been up to in coming posts shortly.
Sad to say I haven't been out sailing since my return; preferring to putter around the boat and work instead. In fact the main sail has been removed for repair, so I don't expect to get out any time soon. Looking at that weather, maybe it's just as well.
This Thursday I will meet with Carol Hasse from Port Townsend Sails to take measurements for storm sails and to hand off the mainsail for repair. The mainsail needs a couple of things that I know of. The sail is mast furled and as such has a small corner of the clew that is exposed to sunlight when furled. That small bit of sail is covered with fabric for protection against UV. The barrier has done it's job, but now needs to be replaced.
The sail has vertical battens that give it, with its positive roach, a better shape than it would have without battens Some of the stitching that connects the batten pockets to the sail have started to deteriorate and will need to be reinforced or replaced.
That's what's coming; next I'll talk about what's been done since we returned. I'm sure you can hardly wait.
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