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Lexington - Captain Bob: 9* 51' south. 122*. 54' west. end to sweet sailing



We have been doing great with our twin head sails. Today we logged 180 miles in 24 hours. Unfortunately we noticed a rip in the outer edge of one sail. It was only about 8 inches long but we worried about it enlarging. It took all of us working for 4 hours to get both sails down ( they were on same halyard) repaired and back up. We took the sails down and tied them to the deck while I set on the sails at the bow and I sewed the rip back together. One of the problems is that you do not want the wind to catch the sails on deck and blow them overboard. After I sewed the rip together, I put sail tape over the repair and sewed it in place. I will not win a blue ribbon at the state fair but it does seem to be holding for the time being. When I bought the sewing kit I thought I was wasting money. I have used it over and over again. Thanks to my sister Alice who taught me to sew. Now we are back doing 7 knots of boat speed in 12 knots of wind from 165 degrees off the bow. We are
962 miles from our destination. Pray for my sewing skills to hold up.
Peace be with you! May fair winds fill your sails just enough not to rip!!!
Bob



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