Well its been some time since I have posted anything! So here goes.
Date :5/31/2005
Place :Hover Damn in Westerville,Ohio
worked on the Diane G. for the last 2 mos. getting the trailer reworked,bearings packed,installing a Keel box on the trailer for better loading and unloading, built some belay pins for the sheets. rerigged the boat for single handing.
on 5/31/05 I took her to the lake alone.
wind was light, skies were blue and the ranger was there!
an hour after I was done with the rangers boat inspection about 10:30 am I was on the water!
raised the main the wind picked up just a little and she healed over and took off! sails full wind blowing just enough to make you keep your eye on what you are doing. only one other sail in the water.
It was just a great,,,great ,,,great day!
Its the frist time that I ever took her out alone. And it wont be the last!
This is just my second season out with her and last year was cut short because of work.
I plan on spending alot more time on the boat this year!
You know ..... you turn off the motor.. raise the sails and just sit back and enjoy the wind in your ears.
god what a great feeling!
good luck to all this season! see you on the water!
will be sending updates this year!
thanks to all that have helped me get in the water and during the build out.
and for all who wonder if its worth it???? IT IS!!!!!!!!!!
signing off for now ! but not for long!
CaptJack