Time to move on

Mercedes is equipped, prepared, and set up to my standards for asymmetrical spinnaker racing and cruising, and her keel/hull joint is sound and secure (unlike when she left the Tartan factory).  So, it is kind of crazy that I think about undertaking a new challenge with another boat!  Nevertheless, I feel like I want to experience one more boat before finally being done with sailing.  

I am looking for a sailboat that has a few more creature comforts like wheel steering, roller furling,  self-tailing winches, maybe refrigeration and propane, is practical to sail shorthanded, and is competitive for racing.    

I have decided to advertise Mercedes for sale and hope to find a good home for her with someone who will take care of her like I have.  Here is a personal listing in SailboatListings.com...
https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/97640

Here is an information file with description, specifications, equipment list, and more pictures.  I just reduced the asking price by $5000... 
https://functionalhomesinc.box.com/s/sx2me6os24z4upww35pv0zqav4j0wwqo

If you can, please pass the word should you have any prospective leads for Mercedes.  There is no broker nor broker's fees involved yet, saving me money that I can pass on to a potential buyer.  

Thanks!  - Chris

 

    

Nice Wednesday evening race

It turned out to be a fun race on Wednesday evening off St. Joseph, with a little more air than was forecast.   Thanks for these pictures, Chelsea!

  

Sunset sail

Beautiful Memorial's Day weekend sunset sail with Aaron's family, along with Dave, Karen, and I.  It was the maiden sail for Mercedes for the 2022 season.  

Thanks to Karen for masterminding wonderful food and drinks!  And thanks to Maya for volunteering to go up the mast to retrieve the jib halyard!

Launched

Anchor's Way launched Mercedes today.  All routine.  No leaks.  The engine started right up and ran smoothly.  Had to wait for all 3 bridges to open to get down river.  The boat is safe and secure in her slip at West Basin Marina now. 

Boat preparation, racing schedule, sailing instructions

Mercedes has a launch date of Tuesday, May 17, 1:30pm, at Anchor's Way.  No substantial prerequisite projects to prepare for launch this year, especially compared to the nightmare last spring rebuilding the grid mounting structure for the keel, re-bedding and torqueing the keel bolts, and re-installing the hoses and wiring!  

The launch prep tasks are described on the Maintenance tab above, and I will keep the daily schedule up to date in the Upcoming Events sidebar at the right.

St. Joseph River Yacht Club just distributed their 2022 racing schedule, and I have placed all the dates on the Schedule tab above.  Plan ahead!  The only major change from last year is that the Michigan City PHRFection race in August has been discontinued.  The out-of-town and distance races are tentative, depending on interest of the crew.

Also, this year's SJRYC sailing instructions are linked on the Racing tab.  There are very few changes to the conduct of the racing program from last year.