0714-fleet15
This was a Fleet 15 Cove Series race day. Winds were mostly light, picking up a bit in the second race, but then going very light in the third race. Wind started from North and veered East, then South, and then by the time we were in the mooring field West and heading back toward North. This made it hard to set a good course.

0720-ds-regatta-anton-asa
Anton took some photos of the OYC Daysailer Regatta. These mostly awards photos were taken using Anton's film camera and converted to digital. Full results are listed on the Fleet 15 racing results web page but are 3rd: (14036) Bob Lemaire and son Marc Lemaire, 2nd: (2834) Ted Dickson and Meredith Dart, 1st: (2015) Natalie Coleman-Fuller and Allison Coleman.

0720-ds-regatta-anton-dsc
Anton took some photos of the OYC Daysailer Regatta. These photos were taken using Anton's digital camera. The first few are food committee, other pre-race including Greg, our PRO, and commodores Steve and Beth. Most are racing phots with some race committee and a few lunchtime photos.

0720-ds-regatta-foodcomm
A few of the OYC Daysailer Regatta food committee volunteers are taking a morning break after breakfast setup.

0723-tree-damage
Yet another wind storm on Cape Cod. This storm was the one bringing tornados to parts of Yarmouth and Dennis. Orleans was mostly spared. Harwich was more affected. This bow fell across our driveway. One large azalea took a lot of damage and this one has taken tree limb damage a few times in the recent past. Its survival was not at risk and it has since recovered somewhat.

0728-fleet15
This was an OYC Commodore Series race day. Only a few photos were taken, one fairly good one of Steve in the safety boat.

0803-move-boat
This photo was moving the boat to cut the lawn under the boat. A few people thought it was launch time since launch was already way overdue. The truck being in the foreground looks oversized.

0819-dirty-boat
This pair of photos show why the boat wasn't launched yet. It is filthy with black residue everywhere except at this point the cabintop which is the only thing cleaned and provides a contrast.

0820-boat-cleanup
Another set of photos shows some progress on cleaning the boat. The bow is clean. The starboard sidedeck and half the starboard coaming are clean. The photos show the contrast between the clean bow and clean cabintop and the still filthy port sidedeck and cockpit.

0822-new-rudder
One of these photos shows the old rudder and the new rudder. The other three show the new rudder on the half cleaned boat.

0823-clean-deck
The boat deck and cockpit are finally clean. This took a few days of scrubbing but was well worth it. The topsides were later cleaned and before launch the bottom was power washed again.

0910-tiller-line-bite
A new piece of line was purchased for the severely worn tiller lock line. Both are the same 12 strand high abbrasion resistant line. The old line was jamming in the tiller lock and was clearly near the point of breaking.

0911-diesel-model
This is a photo of the cover of the diesel manual for the new to us Mariner Yachts 36. The photo was taken before purchase so I could look up the engine online.

0911-dinghy-repair
This set of photos show the clamped up wood added to the stern half of the dinghy gunwalls and the transom. There are temporary oar lock mountings as more wood is expected to be added to the gunwalls with more reinforcement in the area of the oar locks. Top mount oar locks are likely to be used when all the work is done.

0914-falmouth-knob
Tara and I went to see the Mariner Yachts 36 and on the way back stopped at Falmouth Knob. This is a beautiful short walk with a great view of Buzzards Bay at the knob itself.

0914-ibis-bottom-paint
These photos were taken for my own use in considering whether to buy the Mariner Yachts 36 for sale in Falmouth, at that time named Ibis. This set of photos shows the keel and bottom condition. Paint seem to be in good condition. The bottom and keel are a bit rough but no sign of repaired damage.

0914-ibis-cabin+systems
This is a set of photos of the cabin, engine compartment, and systems on Ibis, the Mariner Yachts 36 for sale in Falmouth. A lot of measurements were made as well. Storage is a bit lacking and systems seemed OK but showed their age. The fresh water and electrical systems were not really OK but that would be discovered much later.

0914-ibis-cockpit+cabintop
This is a set of photos of the decks, cabintop, and cockpit on Ibis, the Mariner Yachts 36 for sale in Falmouth. A lot of measurements were made here too. Again no glaring deficiencies were noted but age was showing. Important things like the winches, steering, traveller, booms, and line handling were in good shape. Wood had been varished but had nearly completely peeled.

0914-ibis-topside
These are photos of the topsides on Ibis, the Mariner Yachts 36 for sale in Falmouth. The topsides were in good shape. They have been buffed and waxed but due to age are a bit chalky. They need at least a more thorough buffing but might be candidates for Awlgrip.

0917-dinghy
The aft half of the gunwales and the top edge of the transom are show glued and clamped. A first step in making lifting handles are also shown clamped.

0918-turkeys
The wild turkeys are back. This was just a few but the first visit this fall.

0929-lydia
Lydia is modelling her tie dye apron made by Jo-Ann last year. Again this year Lydia was part of the food committe for the OYC Yankee Duo, a two sunfish regatta.