A humorous response

I sent the Wordsworth poem to Kevin. He cracked me up with his response below. What a great sense of humor. He knows I am antsy to get my boat here and go sailing. - "Days grow long as time grows short, His new love pines for her new port. Soon she'll rest in his embrace, Vision of beauty and lines of grace." Kevin Poems Vol 1. 2012

Delivery?

Just received word that my boat is built and loaded on the container ready for the ship. Looks like it will arrive July 20th into the USA, Florida. I will then bring it overland to California. Now looks more like August I will receive my boat! Can not wait to splash her in the waters here.

With Ships the sea was sprinkled far and nigh

With Ships the sea was sprinkled far and nigh, Like stars in heaven, and joyously it showed; Some lying fast at anchor in the road, Some veering up and down, one knew not why. A goodly Vessel did I then espy Come like a Giant from a haven broad; And lustily along the Bay she strode, Her tackling rich, and of apparel high. This Ship was nought to me, nor I to her, Yet I pursued her with a Lover's look; This Ship to all the rest did I prefer: When will she turn, and whither? She will brook No tarrying; where she comes the winds must stir: On went She, and due north her journey took. William Wordsworth Poems Vol 1. 1800.

No Boat

Been without a boat for a month now and feeling the loss. Should be out sailing today. Looks like a great day with sun and wind! But no boat... Can not wait to get the Bay Raider on the water here. Good job I have my friend Kevin to go out sailing with.

sail luff pocket

Found out that the luff pocket is not available for the gaff. The sail maker does not want to chance the sail not being made correctly. I am pleased I spoke with them as I do not want to be the one they experiment on. I would rather get a sail they are used to making. It would be a pain trying to return sails to the UK from the US.