If......

We have sold "Rising Damp" (N3232) to a good home and replaced her with N3434. A few adjustments to the rig were required so we accepted an invitation to race on "If", Peter wilson's splendid 1930s 8metre. A long race on a damp autumn day. Despite a premature start, line honours went to "If" with the Championship of the Alde. Tom learnt lots of new words, how to mix a martini and help sheet a spinnaker. He was relieved that cigar smoking was reserved for consenting adults. A great day out but looking forward to racing 3434 on Sunday.

Work on Bobtail going well . All the varnish is stripped and the planking cleaned up. Just the small matter of rexing the keel and filling all the screw and nail holes. She should be ready to varnish early next week.

Lots of mahogany dust to clear up before then....

Health and safety being taken seriously. I hadn't realised how good the hi-vis overalls are! No chance of being run over in the garage.