Lots of improvements to the boat. Improved steering, lots of weight gone, sails evaluated, re-measured, diagrammed for TWS/AWA (Graeme). Then re-diagrammed accurately (Al).
Now we just need to find a time to go sailing.
Now we just need to find a time to go sailing.
Speaking of projects, the Hero of the Month for our crew has to be Al Hughes.
Just prior to last race, I managed to drop a full holding tank that we unwisely suspended from the topping lift on my hand. Made a couple of pretty good sized holes, forced me to wander around with electrical tape on my paw for a few days, and still we failed to remove the fecal matter. Made for good comedy though, and we somehow finished third in spite of our problems with bleeding and pooping.
Al decided enough is enough and took matters into his own hands. On a sunny day in December he took Kotuku to the pump out station, jury rigged a feeder hose into the depths of her bowels, and gave the boat a much needed, um, enema. Then in a fit of energy (or disgust) he ripped out the completely frozen macerator, the faulty Y-valves, and the other offensive bits. Not sure he was happy about it, but I know that some members of our crew will be much happier knowing that their private business can be pumped out in a more normal fashion.
Thanks Al! I am sure the old girl feels a little lighter on her feet as a result of your hard work.
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