Sailing Report -- S/V Cool Runnings

Spent yesterday afternoon and evening helping Scott Corey move his boat, S/V Cool Runnings, from the boatyard at D&H Marine in Gulfport back to his slip in Pass Christian Harbor, a trip of about 30 miles.   At first, we motored because one of his wooden spreader tips had rotted off and the mast was only supported by the lower shrouds.  With a perfect wind for sailing, I finally tired of motoring, so I climbed the mast and used a couple pieces of strap iron and 4 hose clamps to splint the spreader tip back in place.  After that we had quite an enjoyable sail, mostly by the light of a half-full moon.