My Old Pilot Gets A New Home

My Old Windpilot's New Home

Having installed my new Pacific Light Windpilot on Blue Moon it was time to find my old Windpilot a new home. It was only fitting that after a few hours up on Craigslist a fellow International Folkboat owner called and the deal was done. Springbok is the name of the boat and it is one nice looking IF. Springbok currently resides on the East Coast…and the owner plans on setting off and exploring the East Coast early next year.

Boat work is slowing down and we are starting to focus on provisioning Blue Moon for this adventure. I am trying my best to focus the bulk of the weight on Blue Moon’s centerline…pretty much right under the mast. It seems to be working out.  Here is a shot of some provisioning madness:

Visions Of Provisions

And finally…There are certain subtle signs here in Sausalito that let me know the “Summer” is upon on us. One of the indicators is the thick blanket of fog that slowly slides its way over the Marin Headlands during the early to mid afternoon hours. Another would be the words “Small Craft Advisory” permeating the daily NOAA weather reports. The final and most important indicator is that my Folkboat friend Adam is back on the Bay sailing his International Folkboat “Nemo” which he has owned SINCE NEW!  Here is a shot of Adam on his way home from a “small craft advisory” day on the Bay…

The Folkboat Whisperer

I’m hauling Blue Moon this Friday. Lots to do before then…but we are close….very close…