Thursday, November 13, 2008

It’s Not All Sunshine.


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Triple snub lines on Wilhelm’s anchor chain provide protection in heavy wind and sea conditions off Mozambique, during one of the southwest gales that move quickly across the southern coast of Africa. Rob designed and built Wilhelm’s foredeck mooring bit, which provides safety and security not often found in a sailboat. (Photo taken after weather calmed down enough to go on deck.)