New boat, new blog

So, I've finally started a blog. Who'd have thought? Not entirely sure what to write about (hence, of course, the title) but will probably chart progress on my new boat, and maybe a few bridge pictures and reviews. Mixing business with pleasure!

So, the new boat.

Photo credit: unknown, but via JP. Let me know if it's yours.

We (Elisa and I) have just bought Magic 25 hull number 62. Called Shenanagins (a very odd spelling, with an unknown vintage) she seems to have been sailed extremely well in Hong Kong for the last decade or so. Four Class Championship wins, Round the Island Record holder... This boat has a pedigree. Which was part of the appeal, as well as being well maintained and nicely set up. She doesn't seem to have been sailed for a while, so there are a few little niggles to work out before she is in racing trim.

We took her for a maiden sail on Saturday, just to try out the cruising sails and enjoy the perfect Hong Kong summer weather (southerly force 3-4, sunshine). Destination - Pak Ah for icecream and beer. Here is a photo of me looking pleased with myself.

Photo credit: Fran Knight

The next steps include refitting the pole, servicing the engine, and getting her certificated. And then (hopefully!) we'll take her out for a first race. We have someway to go before we can hope to match her previous results!