Spinnaker up for the first time

Included in the purchase of the boat were two spinnakers or gennakers. We didn't have much of a clue about setting them or sailing with one, but last Sunday in perfect high pressure, gentle wind conditions, and with a friend called Marcus, we gave it a try.

Here, Imogen and Marcus are applying "intuitive logic" (i.e. guesswork) to getting the spinnaker pole ready for the extra sail.

The sail goes up and looks great!

The Seven Sisters and Beachy Head seen below the spinnaker

Thanks, Marcus!

We have not been idle!

It's four months since my last post in November about bringing Mahaskah to Newhaven, and there haven't been any updates. But we have been out many times, we have joined Newhaven Yacht Club, we have done some repairs and maintenance and replaced the guard wires. We discovered how to rig and sail with a Spinnaker. We have also attended "Diesel Engine Maintenance" and "Survival at Sea" days with Mustang Sailing.
Last, but not least, we have found "The Hope"- a pub at the end of the harbour wall with Harveys beer, good fresh fish and chips, a real fire and unpretentious ambience.

February, snow on the boat.The Ferry in the background

Newhaven Harbour from The  Ouse

Oil and oil filter change


Fuel filter change




















 Exhaust pipe replaced












The exhaust got rather overheated on our first trip out because we didn't know to turn on the raw water cock!







Sailing in Seaford Bay