JetStream Racing

JetStream Racing

Monday, December 19, 2011

Winter Break

We collected a string of first place banner for the YRA 2011 season.  Skipper and crew (Andrew and Rob) looking pretty happy in the picture.  For the winter we are taking it a bit easier.  We are entered for the Encinal Jack Frost series and taking some time to do some maintenance and small upgrades.  

The mast is currently down awaiting some work to install a new halyard for the code 0.  Will also look into adding a halyard lock for the main.  The latter should help reduce the sag we get from slippage on the clutch and should also help reduce the mast compression forces.

After doing some maintenance we found some cracks on the aluminum tube supporting the traveler track, so that is getting replaced and I'm installing an improved traveler with upgraded car, improved purchase and a center ratchet for the main sheet.

We also installed some nice shelving under the coamings.  These turned out pretty guccy, with Andrew and Rob putting their sewing skills to good use.  Very nice.  Now we can keep our sails and bags nice and dry and away from the bilge.