Well after 7 long days of boat work and rigging we got on the St. Mary's River! Considering it was misting and chilly (ie. what you would expect in Maryland in late November), it wasn't the best of days, but perfect for breaking in the new boat.
It was a long week of slowly figuring out the boat, but we finally hashed it out and got out on the water. It is all part of the learning curve (to figure it out for ourselves - with the help from our 49er friends: Erik Storck, Trevor Moore and Zack Maxam), but at the time it was frustrating looking at our new machine and not being able to take her out for a 'burst'. Top two "fun" projects include spartiting the centerboard trunk/rudder head and figuring out how to rig the new rig; mixed in with fun trips to West Marine in Solomons and APS in Annapolis! Boat preparation is part of this whole program and we know ample time will always have to be set aside to get the boat ready wherever we sail. We still have numerous modifications to make on the boat before we take her to the Bahamas, but we are well on the way. After much dialogue, we have come upon Seamount Sled as the new boat's name. Not a cliche Bermuda name, but still rooted (literally) there and also an allusion to the exhilarating ride in the boat.
Seamount Sled with her Bermuda Blue kite.
WE NEED TO FIX THAT BRIDLE!
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