Ariel #414

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I finally got the handrails mounted this weekend, and last week we got the traveler re-installed. But, the boat finally looks "complete".

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We celebrated by inviting some guests out for a sail. Add 4 adults to this and we just may have set an Ariel record. You'll notice, however, they're not in the cockpit.

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Bunch a cool kids there, they all look like future sailors, certainly Master Spyglass has a sailing ship in sight.
Nice job on the little details you notice in the photos. SeaGlass is a sweetie. The woman may just be a little jealous, that's all.

Here's to sailing on a Sunday afternoon with the kids!

You may now hold the record for souls on an Ariel....
but C'pete of Brightwaters has the all time for a Commander!


Press on, Mike, you done good!

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You may now hold the record for souls on an Ariel....
but C'pete of Brightwaters has the all time for a Commander!

Indeed, I know better than to try and compete with a Commander on that one! ...Although, we Ariel-ites could probably take 'em in a "cabin stuffing" contest.

[bill@ariel231]

Mike

great crew shot on the leeward rail. The most folks we've had aboard at one time is 6 adults (very crowded on the Ariel, it's probably much easier with Commander Pete's enormous 9' cockpit).

have you thought about adding lower lifelines? I'm thinking of doing the same (forward of the cockpit).

cheers,
bill@ariel231

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Hey Bill,

great crew shot on the leeward rail.

They have no appreciation for the benefits of sitting on the high side. They just like to get their feet wet when we plow through waves...

have you thought about adding lower lifelines? I'm thinking of doing the same (forward of the cockpit).

Yup. It's on my to-do list. It would save heaps of gray hairs.

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So, I've started compiling my lists of lists of things that need doing before Spring launch, and I was struck by a thought. I've had the boat since July 2005. This will be my first entire and FULL season of sailing her! Woo hoo!

So happy be-lated New Year everyone, and here's hoping that everyone is able to get their boats' bottoms wet this year!