Tahira - TAHIRA ARC BLOG D-Day -6 [13-Nov-23]

TAHIRA ARC BLOG
D-Day -6 [13-Nov-23]
Location: Gran Canaria - West of Africa

Welcome to our boat - Tahira. She is a lovely Vancouver 42-foot 30 year old cutter that has clearly seen a LOT of action in her time! However, over the last 18 months, Chris, John and Peter - the boats owners have put a lot of time, money and love to get her ready for the ARC. This included a new boom, shrouds and sails as well as 100s of bits and pieces in all areas of the boat.

- The Good bits. Tahira has a LOT of character, and she feels like the 7th member of the crew. She looks great - albeit a somewhat 'weathered', handles waves well and is easy to helm.
- The Dodgy bits. Nothing is new, so everything needs to be checked regularly - but on a voyage like this, that is no bad thing.
- The Creeky bits. By all accounts from the crew that sailed Tahira to the ARC start in Gran Canaria - when underway, everything creaks. Everything makes a noise as we sway from side to side - but this does help to dampen the snoring coming from those off watch.