Bosun's log

Bought 5m of 6mm Hardy Hemp to replace the frayed line holding the staysail to the club foot. Almost exactly the right length but a little bulky - 4mm would be nice.

Still need to replace the staysail sheet and the jib furling line.

The mast boot is coming apart at the rear - not a good job by the yard. At the front it was fouling the staysail traveller badly. Removed the self-amalgamating tape at the front and added some whipping to pull it in as much as possible.

The staysail now tacks properly but the boot is getting rubbed at the front and needs sealing at the back.