Various reasons for a delay to the start of the sailing season...

Snow!?

The weather....in general has been less than helpful...

Replacement forestay required...

Courtesy of Rig-magic at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, I have a new forestay and have changed the coupling at the foot of the forestay from a snap-shackle, to a pelican hook (picture to follow).  I've also slightly adjusted the mast rake, bringing the top of the mast further aft.  It will be interesting to see how this will change the sailing characteristics of the boat.

Captain likes to fiddle...

And, of course, other commitments... such as Drascombe Association work (counting subs) and my musical commitments (see my other blog).

However, finally Daisy II was launched on Saturday 21st April, rather later than planned.

It's the fitting out season...

Winter activity

I haven't been completely idle.  I joined up with the owner of the longboat Jenny Morgan on Oulton Broad for a very pleasant sail on December 27th.

I also, today, went for this cycle ride from home:


32.5 statute miles - Grafham Water and back

 To say this was 'sailing' related is stretching a point, but it was very pleasant riding around Grafham Water and watching two fleets of racing sailing boats.  Considering this is the closest usefully 'Drascombable' stretch of water to home, it is a surprise that I haven't ever launched there.  I may have to do something about this in 2012.  In the mean time, lots more over-indulgence to make up for down the gym...

Standing orders....!