I towed Dasiy G to Poole, stopping and checking her trailer several times on the way, after all the fun and games I had last year, when a wheel bearing seized. All seemed well, but what I found when I finally got to Poole was that her main sail and boom had not arrived with us. Just not there. The strap was in place at the forward end, but the rear boom gallow support had its outer edge broken off. All I can surmise is that the boom somehow slid backwards and pulled out of the forward strap and then twisted sideways, breaking the edge of the rear support and so falling off. I retraced my route but no sign of it, and phoned each police force on the route, but nothing reported. So I am launched, but only with a fore and mizzen sail, so I won't be going anywhere fast for a while. I have been in touch with my insurers and I need to get in touch with Swallowboats for a quote for a new sail and boom. I hope they can work fast.
So not a good start, and it was such a lovely day!
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Oh blimey... hope it turns up... :o(
ReplyDeleteI've just checked with Cirencester police and they have seen no sign of it, so I think someone must have chucked it into teh long grass somewhere. Very frustrating, but I'm glad no accident seems to have been caused by it. It will probably have to be an insurnace job, but it will take who knows how long to sort out. Sounds like a slow sailing season.
ReplyDeleteI'm a regular follower of your Blog & have been looking forward to you launching Daisy Grace for the new season. Sorry to hear of your difficulties. Things can only get better!
ReplyDeleteI think that is the best attitude. I have never had a completeyly straight forward launch. Last year a wheel came off my trailer. The first time I recovered Daisy Grace the trailer broke and I has to get a new one. I think I and trailer sailing are jinxed. But she is afloat which is the main thing.
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