Crew wanted for our first sail of the season

Our first charter for the season is on Thursday May 1st at 5:30pm.  All those interested in sailing as crew can email me directly.  

Jim Schneider

captain@michiganmaritimemuseum.org

April 28th Training Sail

This afternoons training sail went very well. We performed about 6 man overboard drills and set the main and inner jib for the first time this spring. Attending todays session were Eric Standen, Al Kempf, Mary Stephens, Katie Koontz, Ron Refior, Rosie Refior and Marcia Flynn.

More Spring training sails scheduled

May 3rd and 10th at 1 pm, re familiarization classes for experienced crew members

May 14th and 16th at 6pm, re familiarization classes for experienced crew members

In these classes we will practice raising and lowering sail, reefing, maneuvering under sail and power and emergency drills.  6 people each class so we all get hands on time.

 

These classes are required for returning crew each spring to re familiarize our self with the safe operation of a traditional sailing vessel.

Jim Schneider

5-12 foot seas forecast for tomorrows training sail

We have canceled this Saturdays training sail due to the forecast for high waves.  I will wait until tomorrow to decide on Sundays sail.  

Jim Schneider

Spring Rigging Progress

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We are now @80% through the spring rigging process. Work is progressing well and we will be starting our refresher training sails for experienced crew this weekend.

There is more rigging work to be completed this week and if you are available we could use a hand in preparing for the coast guard inspection coming up next Monday. Stop by any time from 9-5 in the next 4 days. Work will include putting the PFD's in there proper place, setting up the compass, securing floor boards, inspecting batteries and general rigging work.

This evening we will be bending the mainsail and rigging the halyards.

Jim Schneider

Raising the Topmast, a topmans view

Stepping the Mast

The cover was removed on the 4th.  On April 5th we stepped the Mast. This Saturday lunch will be cooked onboard and available to who signed up for the work party.  

Jim Schneider