On Thursday the 9th of feb gaiasdream was 11 miles offshore sailing at 10 knots close hauled in 23 knots of wind. When a stainless shackle gave way in the windward rigging. I could not get quick enough to the main sheet, the diamonds could not take the full load and gave way resulting in the mast breaking in halve and going over the side.
Damage to the boat it self minimal, but the mast is broken in halve so is the mast suport pole, and the mainsail is beyond repair.
I’m already in full repair mode, the mast should be glued back to gether next week, I will post updates from the repair work, I’m also taken the opportunity to modify the rig, more about that later.
rig under tow
bottom mast and boom
whats left
