I Jinx It | Ep. 353

Back on the hard for annual maintenance. This year includes pulling the mast out, and there's a fair bit of prep work needed before the yard can roll the crane up. Anyway, the mast comes down without incident and I begin the inspection without delay. But just as I was about to pronounce a clean bill of health for the big Douglas fir spar, I find rot. SUPPORT HOW TO SAIL OCEANS ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/user?u=12372934 HOW TO SAIL OCEANS ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-1981134 HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/search?q=how+to+sail+oceans DONATE: https://www.paypal.me/KevinBoothby WEBSITE: https://www.kevinboothbysailing.com MUSIC: Work Suspenders -- Kevin Boothby VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS: https://soundcloud.com/user-177118317 CAMERAS: Canon EOS R6 Mk II with RF 70-200mm L IS zoom lens Go Pro Hero 9 Black Go Pro Hero 12 Black Go Pro Hero 13 Black DRONE: DJI Phantom 3 Professional THE BOAT: Design: Gilmer 31; LOD 31', LWL 25', Beam 9.5', Draft 4.5', Displ. 13,600lbs