Spring fit out has been very busy and MARTHA has a great deal of new safety equipment and rigging upgrades.
Our shake down sail went well and we had the Port Townsend school system “OCEAN” class out for the seasons first sail. We look forward to sailing again on Saturday.
The new Main sail and Genoa fits perfectly and has a great shape. Many thanks to all the hard work by the community that supports MARTHA and her programs.
Swiftsure 2014 is just around the corner and we will be up against some very tough conditions and competitors. MARTHA will be racing head to head with HMCS ORIOLE which should be quite the spectacle, “two classic yachts” on the start line.
MARTHA heads for Victoria on Thursday May 22nd and the race starts May 24th at 0900, keep an eye on our progress via the Swiftsure race tracker. http://www.swiftsure.org/race-tracker/
The Classic Mariners Regatta will be up next, June 7th and 8th. The Regatta features some great racing with the regional classic fleet in one of the Northwests most beautiful venues The NorthWest Maritime Center and Port Townsend bay.
There are 2 berths available for this classic event don’t miss out!
