Flogging itself to death

[Christian Williams]

It's possible that getting that stuff off the forestay will take a bosun's chair and a knife and patience. May be well beyond any casual good-neighbor help by this time.

 

[Alan Gomes]

Yup, you guessed it!

 

[Dave G.]

Guess I'm "old fashioned" but after seeing this for the last 2+ weeks I'm amazed that no one would have at least attempted to board and secure the sail. I've boarded boats to secure halyards, bimini tops, loose sheets, cushions, etc, and yes an unfurled head sail. Am I missing something here other than maybe don't moor in Avalon Harbor ?

 

[G Kiba]

People with sailboats in and from densely populated areas have changed. Not all of us have disposable incomes to devote to sailing as a recreation. A portion of the newer boat owners (not all), I have noticed, are living on their vessels. They are not there for their love of sailing but more a way of getting by. I believe that is the reason for the increase in Coast Guard boarding and safety inspections. At least that is what was inferred by the young CG commander that boarded me last summer. I believe it can be somewhat dangerous boarding someones home uninvited. I don't know if that is the case here? But I do know that I am a bit more careful these days when trying to help others. You know the saying. 'No good deed goes unpunished'. If the boat looks unmaintained and somewhat derelict, I pass it by.

 

[Solarken]

Nothing left to secure at this point that you can reach. The owners are back. Is tied to two moorings. But no one has attempted to remove the sail from the slot. it is raining again today.

 

[Solarken]

Photo

 

[Anzac]

Photo

As the old saying goes - "It i'll buff out"

 

[Solarken]

Another storm to hit! What a year!

 

[Alan Gomes]

Another storm to hit! What a year!

Yup. It's almost like the Pacific North-wet down here!

I'm actually over at the Island right now--though I'm at Isthmus Cove on the west end, about 11 miles away from that shredded jib. The rain is coming down steadily. Some moderately strong winds from the SE to the SW will be blowing through, but nothing too crazy, I don't think (per the forecast). I'm in a good spot for that direction. (For those that know the cove, I'm on L-14, east of the main pier toward the campgrounds.) There are virtually no boats in this cove, which is just how I like it.

Just enjoying a nice hot cup of coffee while working at the computer on a writing project. Very nice. The main downside to this weather is that it renders my solar panel useless!

Here's a link to a short video clip from yesterday's crossing. I was motor sailing not far from my destination and some dolphins decided to escort me in. Check out the big belly flop!

 

[Solarken]

Well, still there… and due for more 60 knot winds! What a saga!!!!

 

[frosero7744]

Getting sporty out there. Cant believe the sail is still flying about, feel pain for his wallet, but I also appreciate the cheap entertainment.

 

[Alan Gomes]

I had no idea when I posted this thread that it would provide weeks of entertainment!

Conditions are indeed sporty right now. I sailed home yesterday from Isthmus Cove, to get back to port ahead of the front. I spent the night on the boat and just finished my breakfast. Here in San Pedro, the rain is occasionally hard and the wind has come up. The ships at anchor are being told to expect gusts in excess of 35 kts. Where I am it has probably been hitting the high 20s, so not too crazy yet.