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Protected enemy from above

Hello! The dark side strikes: whe have a bunch of common terns nesting on the rooftops right above the parking lot, where we keep our Fafnir in dry dock. Yesterday I planned on installing the fore deck hatch, but was … Continue reading

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Rigging, pt. 6

Hello! Two days of grinding, welding and hammer beating, with results: Next up are figuring out spreaders and the mainsail traveller, then a bit of rigging, painting and off to water she goes! Will one week suffice? Roll the drums…

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Rigging, pt. 5

Hello! Spring is cold this year, lots of wind, rain, clouds and not-so-impressive 24h average temperature of less than 10 degrees. Last year same time people were swimming in the sea, enjoying a sunbath in 30 degrees C. Still, temperatures … Continue reading

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