NEWSLETTER - JANUARY 2011

The Jane Gifford project passed another milestone on 27th January when she sailed again for the first time in many years.  Peter Sewell, Tom Wustenberg, Hobb Thompson, Ian Julie and Peter Thompson have achieved a great deal over the last few weeks in completing the rigging to the point where the boat could be taken out for a trial sail.  Thursday was a beautiful day and the Jane Gifford looked fantastic with all her canvas up and setting including topsails.  There was only enough wind to fill the sails.  There is still work to be done on completing the sheeting positions for some of the sails, placement of cleats, and other details and the mizzen topsail will need to be recut or replaced for it to set properly.  We owe a vote of thanks to all those or have helped complete the rigging.

Peter Thompson has also completed a new set of roller bearing blocks for the mainsail and mizzen sheets.  These have reduced friction greatly and will make the sails a lot easier to handle.                                                                                                                                      READ MORE...