Just wondering if the owner of Blue Moon in Mattapoissett is on this list? Also wondering what happened to your forestay?
We’re in the same marina.
Riki
“Laisve” 1997 40/40, Hull 27
Hi friends,
We sailed Blue in 15-17 home from Cuttyhunk, last Sunday. Took about an hour (kidding). Then we returned that following Friday afternoon to find the jib on the foredeck and the stay just against the mast.
According to Dan at @riggingonly, the stay probably outlived itself by a good while. It was just long term corrosion. Even the best of surveyors missed it.
We consider ourselves immensely grateful it didn’t happen underway. Can you imagine? It gives me nightmares.
Anywho, it was the right motivation to fly the spinnaker (adorable. Reminiscent of ski wear from the 80s). We’re looking forward to meeting you. Sadly, we’re hauling next week after returning Blue to her “home” port of Riverside, RI.
Will and Kim
This season we noticed our forestay was fraying, so we replaced it. We think it was the original, so 28 years is probably normal wear and tear. We winter in Fall River and will probably be leaving in two weekends, although this weekend was beautiful sailing weather. We’ll likely be in MTP next year, so hope to see you next season!
Riki
