This is the beginning of Christy Lee's first race since 1992. It was a short 7.5 nm run out around a lighthouse and back close hauled. Christy Lee performed admirably during the race and we took 5th.

After the race the wind really picked up. I discovered that my bilge pump loop is NOT above the max heeled waterline (ugh) and that the 50 year-old screws holding my jib tracks down are in need of replacement. Oh, and my chart plotter picked that particular day to quit working. Ugh.

But it was a GREAT day anyway!

Mike

I'll be heading out for a 4-day cruise next week, sailing down the Chesapeake Bay. Weather promises to be chilly, but windy. Anybody want to sail with me? Oh, that's right, I'm the only Spencer out here :-( .

Merry Christmas and happy 2013 for all!

Gaetano Ceravolo
s/v El Bagahllah
Spencer 35 hull n 60

Here are a few more pictures from my recent trip to Hawaii.  Back home now, though it ended up taking almost as long to make it up the Washington coast as it did to make the passage from Hawaii - got pinned down by the weather in Astoria and then again in Westport.  Best of the season to everyone.

Here are a couple of photos of Kismet II in Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai, the jumping off point for my return passage from the Hawaiian islands, as well as a couple of photos from the passage.  I left Hanalei Bay September 12, 2012.  Great conditions other than a bit of a blow about three weeks out that resulted in some minor damage, including disabling the engine (the exhaust broke off at the manifold).  I had hoped to make landfall at Bamfield on Vancouver Island, but the winds dropped and I wasn't confident I would make it before the next gale that was forecast.&nb

El Bagahllah is,now , in the home port of Tropea, afther my trip in Grece.
On twentyth,Julj, we ( my friend and i), leaved from Roccella Jonica to Paxoi, it was 186 miles.The crossing took 35 hours,we had 4-8 knots of wind on the beam for 10 hours; Mr. Yanmar 3gmf made the remaining.

(Webmaster's note: I am giving a hand to a fellow Spencer owner that has been struggling with the site to upload some pics. )

Spencer 35 Hull #63, Georgia Dawn, made a recent visit in September to Bute Inlet. Enjoy! And thank you Betty for sharing the pics!

Finally got my spreader halyards up. This simple, relatively non-functional task has been on my list, albeit LOW on the list, for some time now. I needed a quick, simple success a couple weekends ago, so up the mast I went.

Starboard burgee is NNSA (Norfolk Naval Sailing Association), port is, of course, SYOG.

Just wanted to share the photo, I think it came out pretty good!

Mike

It doesn't happen often, but every now and again I get a win.

Our marina's lounge is overflowing with books. Old books, Ages of books. "Modern Sailboat Racing", copyright 1972. So the owner is getting ready to overhaul the cabin, he wants the books gone. I'm doing my part, digging through the dust. And there it is.

Jacketless.

Worn (not torn!) binding.

Faded gold letter on the side.

First print. Copyright 1972 by Hal Roth. Two on a Big Ocean.

WOOHOO!

Mike

Hello all,
Just curious as to know which of the Spencer boats are currently cruising or plan to be cruising this year?  The site has been awfully quiet lately and I would love to know how the adventures are fairing.  This summer/fall I will be sailing Eva Grace, Spencer 31 Hull #20, to and from Sidney / Desolation Sound, BC. She is a graceful and seaworthy vessel and it would be great to see how Her sister ships are doing in their adventures.  Hope to hear from you all.
Adam Spencer