I heard from Paul Gartside last week. He’s one of the designers working on building plans for Sjogin. A set of initial drawings are on there way here from Nova Scotia along with questions about cabin, deck and spar measurements. Can’t wait.
Back in the off-Season routine. A few more visits per week to “check on the boat” and work in a sail and/or fire if appropriate. She’s still leaking a bit but there’s time before the first ice for her to tighten sufficiently.
Here are some pics from the past few weeks:
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Sjogin in her Summer position in the slip. This makes it easy to drop back and sail off the dock in the prevailing Southerlies.
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Back in her Winter position. This keeps the cockpit in the sun, keeping the bilge warmer. It’s also nice to open the hatch and let the low Winter sun into the cabin.
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Ready to go. Week before last on a beautiful October morning. The topping lift holds up the boom, taking the drive out of the mainsail. It’s eased just before casting off.
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Pleasant breeze; sunny and cool enough for a fire.
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Speaking of which. Back to the same breakfast diet. The crew at Beaton’s are happy with my semi-retirement as it means Joe Leone’s Hot Sausage and Provolone Bread at least once a week.
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Quest is a Watch Hill 15 restored, actually completely rebuilt, at Beaton’s a few years ago. Here she’s getting ready for a well deserved rest.
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Great Fall color from our Staghorn Sumac. We never had such a display.
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Salt marsh with Fall colors. My favorite Season.
Finally a word of thanks and gratitude on this most solemn day for all who served and continue to serve. And a special thanks to my Dad, a WWII veteran. I miss his stories.