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Up the Mast (What Fun!)

12/29/2019

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​Current Location:  Christmas Cove Mooring, St. Thomas, USVI
Miles Traveled:  0
Weather:  Partly sunny, breezy, occasional showers, low-80s
Highlights: We've had on our "to-do" list for some time now a courtesy flag line.  Whenever we check into a new country, we lower the current flag, raise the Q flag, check in, then lower the Q flag and raise the new country's courtesy flag.  Currently, we use zip-ties to attached to one of the mast stays, but it's a bit of a pain, and with our upcoming trip through the windward and leeward islands, we figured it was time to rig a simpler system.  Amy hoisted me up the mast to the yardarm (about 40 feet up), and I attached a pulley to the underside, then ran a line back down to the deck.  Had to hang on for dear life during a few rolling wake periods, but no problems otherwise.  Back down on deck, attach a few snap hooks, raise the flag, and we're all set!  Project done, time for a well-deserved nap and sundowners!
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