Frisco Flyer Sailboat Restoration Project

at 5:45 PM

Steve is on board as we head to the water....just seconds away from its first splash in almost 20 years, and just minutes away from the head seacock being jammed ( open) on entry.
Still, what a good looking little boat!

at 6:40 AM

Maya insisted on rowing me out to the boat. After getting down to the dock and moving Steves huge beast of a dinghy off of mine, Maya took over and rowed us out. I know I will eventually get a outboatd that works well but for now, I love rowing. Its more like hiking, you get to hear and appriciate the experience of getting there more. It was just us and a few seagulls. Still, a dependable outboard would be nice too when you need to get some place quick....

at 6:40 AM

I ran out to the boat in the afternoon to change batteries, again and Maya spent the down time cruising around the harbor with the dinghy.

at 10:07 AM

Steve took this picture as we passed. Steve and Justin were already out there as Maya, Maki and I came out of Portsmouth and headed down the coast to Rye. Beautiful afternoon. We arrived just as the sun was setting and there was a bunch of moorings in the area we were looking but we found the one we wanted on the first pass. As soon as we tied on to the mooring, it was dark. We grabbed a few things and headed to shore. It was great to be in Rye harbor. I was so happy not to have to drive to Maine to change batteries or just go to the boat...
I should be on the mooring list in Rye too.

at 1:24 PM

This was the first sail....I couldn't stop grinning.

at 2:33 PM

Big storm tonite. Gusts of 55-60 depending on what side of the river you live on. The Maine side claims 60 mph gusts where I am moored. I'm the furthest outside the pack, the moat exposed to the NNE winds on a loaner mooring. I went out and stripped everything from the deck. The main, boom, cowls, boathook, extra lines etc were all taken in. Then I had the good luck to meet the guy that services most of the balls and gear. He told me where the 6000 lb block with brand new gear on it. I exchanged a bottle of wine to stay there tonight and until I'm hauled out. I will sleep much better tonight!.

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The boat wasn't in long before we had our first horror story to tell. It involved our anchor being lost. A friend and avid diver, generously took the time to look for it a couple times but no luck....

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at 5:19 AM

The girls are smiling and look happy but the truth is we had just lost our anchor and were stuck on the mooring for the night when we wanted to be six miles out on the shoals having dinner and drinks with our friends. I was really upset over this but the girls kept my spirits up.

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