but this year I'm with Tom. I've become very busy with work and family. Usually I don't haul out until first week of November, but my wife says she doesn't want to be cold when we sail, and I needed to have a few touch ups done on my topsides paint. You know the story: "A happy wife...."

Saturday I removed the main (a big job, as it's 100+ lbs even without the full battens) removed the nets and put on the winter cover. All that remains is to spend a few hours to winterize the engine and fresh water systems. I can move on to shore side interests and the winter projects list.