We left home Sunday morning and motored across the bay in relatively mild conditions. We anchored for two nights in Harness Creek, just south of Annapolis. It was a great choice—while it was gusting up to 30 knots out on the bay we barely noticed any wind in our protected anchorage. We had put the enclosure up to keep us warm and dry. It rained the entire day on Monday and we noted a few leaks from the new dodger which we will address once we get home. We weighed the anchor Tuesday morning before sunrise and motored two hours to Jabin’s Yacht Yard. The stepping of the mast went just as smoothly as when they removed it two weeks ago. This time they had a trip line attached to remove the strap at the end of the crane. We took a few photos of the new furling boom before they attached it. By the end of the day they had attached most of the lines but still had to reconnect the electrical lines and rig the boom brake. It was a cool and cloudy day so it was a challenge for us to find a dry, warm place to stay out of the way. We did quite a bit of walking around and ate a delicious lunch outdoors at Sam’s on the Waterfront at Chesapeake Harbour. 
Our new furling boom with Breeze On in the background.
The furling line is at the aft end of the boom. The white material is the sail cover which slides in at track to cover the sail when it is furled.
The boom on its way to Breeze On.
Boom is attached and new sail is furled.
We are now waiting for them to finish up so we can get our instructions on how to use the new furling system.
Our new furling boom with Breeze On in the background.
The furling line is at the aft end of the boom. The white material is the sail cover which slides in at track to cover the sail when it is furled.
The boom on its way to Breeze On.
Boom is attached and new sail is furled.
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