New ship

 This is the miracle that happened a few weeks ago:

She is a Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 from 1980 in very well kept shape. New standing rigging and sails. I replaced all the running rigging and some other things to suit me. But as she is she is close to perfect. 

Every chance I get I am on her of course, either removing stuff or changing stuff, sailing or just chilling. It takes me a while to realize she is under my care and I am under hers. 

But a new ship, one I was dreaming of, even close to building in the past, has become reality. It is hard to express how grateful I am.

She sails very well. Tried the second reef in the mainsail and partially unfurled jib last sunday in 25 knot winds with 30 knot gusts, with 8 ft waves... Results are she didn't heel much but was asking for more sail next time. I got sick. But that is ok. Loving it.