Mast Chocks – Traditional vs Technical

Traditional wood wedges supporting the mast

Like many construction features on a sailboat, there is more than one way to support a keel stepped mast at the deck collar and seal this opening from rain or seawater. In the past 6 months we have chocked our mast 2 different times with two different techniques. First we used the more traditional approach… Continue reading Mast Chocks – Traditional vs Technical

March With Cay and George

March 1 was our turn around day. Time to leave our beloved Dominica and begin our slow march northwest. Cay and George were due to arrive in Antigua within a week, and we wanted to make a few stops before arriving there. Besides, the winds were picking up, which would make this anchorage untenable. Iles… Continue reading March With Cay and George

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