New Sled 4 Daydreamer

[Philpott]

As Kees and I walked up to the clubhouse I pointed to your empty slip.

"This guy? This guy will finish for sure."

Sorry to hear you timed out. I'll bet it was cold out there. You are such a good sport. Thank for the photos and the story.

 

[Daydreamer]

Nice photo from Randy and s/v Tortuga During Corinthian Race.
Working my way from Blossom to Blackaller.
Thanks Randy!!

 

[Philpott]

THAT is a great photo and really shows your stuff, Greg.

 

[Daydreamer]

AIS and Iridium Go installed.
Sat phone antenna routed and sealed. I have an upright to mount for the antenna.



Went out for a test of the e-rudder system.
Works a treat!

 

[Daydreamer]

Replaced standing rigging.

Pulled the mast April 14 and put it back in on the 24th.

Thanks to Ryan @ Rogue Rigging.

While the mast was down I also installed a new GAM SS-2 split antenna.
Replaced connectors and sealed them up.

Cleaned up the sheaves, the ones in the mast base were pretty crusty.
Checked the spreaders.

 

[Daydreamer]

Since the SHF was postponed I have been getting a few projects done.

Installed a second topping lift and down haul for a second spin pole.
Put new bridles on both poles.

Added third reef line to the boom.

Picked up the last few charts I needed for the set. Thanks Crazy Rhythm.

 

[Daydreamer]

Added a halyard from the spreader to hoist the radar reflector.

 

[BobJ]

Great work!

 

[Daydreamer]

Had a nice sail to Napa Valley Marina today.
Took about 6.5 hours and only had to motor around 20 minutes.
Had a little bit of everything from light to gusty to just right.
The wild puff and roundup just before going under the Mare Island Causeway bridge was a little embarrassing!

 

[Philpott]

Fair winds, indeed, Greg! 6.5 hours is awfully good time and I like that marina a lot. Old Napa with a "like family" attitude. Really nice. I hope you have a pleasant visit and it's a good thing it's not too hot. yet.

 

[Daydreamer]

Temps are pleasant and a little breezy in the afternoon. Nice.

Sanded entire bottom and rolled on two coats Cucote.
Finishing up a couple blisters on the keel stub.
Hopefully have it wrapped up and back in the water Friday noon.

 

[Tchoupitoulas]

Great bird watching there.
Nice work!

 

[Daydreamer]

Spinnaker net, check

 

[Daydreamer]

My Wife surprised me with tickets to the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival this coming weekend.
We have been looking to attend for several years.

Home - Wooden Boat Festival

September 5–7, 2025 | Port Townsend, WA Northwest Maritime hosts the second-largest Wooden Boat Festival in the world every September.

woodenboat.org

I hear a couple of our SSS friends will be there as well.
Maybe we will meet up.

 

[Philpott]

That Titia - she's the best! Port Townsend is such a nice place to visit and everybody is a boating enthusiast. People talk to each other! The food is good. The ice cream is yummy. I'm envious! I hope you have a wonderful time.

Write home, please. Post photos. I love your photos, they are all perfectly constructed.

 

[Intermission]

Best boat show I've ever attended.

 

[AntsUiga]

My Wife surprised me with tickets to the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival this coming weekend.
We have been looking to attend for several years.

Home - Wooden Boat Festival

September 5–7, 2025 | Port Townsend, WA Northwest Maritime hosts the second-largest Wooden Boat Festival in the world every September.

woodenboat.org

I hear a couple of our SSS friends will be there as well.
Maybe we will meet up.

There are SSS folks up here already, and a number had dinner last night.
Tickets are the price teaser, with the cost of lodging the challenge to sort out.

Ants