October 6th, 2012

Nice cruise out of Oceanside today. Winds were light and temp at 80 was nice. Averaged about 3 knots. Most of day running between 2 and 4 Knots. Out for three and a half hours. 6 Nmiles. I did not use ballast today. I also rigged the sail on the 1st reef point. Not done that before and wanted to check out the set up and how easy it would be to set.

This photo is of the base of mast set up. Looks like I need to clean it up. Photo just before passing Oceanside pier.

I am pleased with the gaff set up now. Lacing is working well.

The set up on the outhaul is clean.

I added the clip above to the rigging to bring the block up a little higher and also make it easier to unhook and take the sails out of the boat when I wash it down after sailing.