New Sails for Blond Ambition

[Mundaysj]

Hi Everyone,
I am finally feeling settled into my new job, so I hope to be a regular to the site again.
Blond Ambition is in for a treat this year.  I have ordered new sails for her.  Neil Pryde is making a new loose footed fully battened mainsail with a Dutchman system and a furling jib for her.  I have ordered a CDR furler.  Now all I need is a good rigger to make sure everything goes together as it should.  I might get a new forestay along with the furler.  I couldn't think of a better use for that severence check than to give Blond Ambition a boost. 
I am afraid that I will have less frantic stories with my new furling jib... I am picturing not having to run to the bow, then back to reset the tiller, then back to the bow on a rough sea and howling winds trying to douse my jib.... Oh.. the good old days.  LOL
My sails are supposed to arrive in April... the sooner the better.
Right now I am anxiously awaiting the warm weather to get the ice chunk off of her.
Take Care,
Sherie

[brackish]

Sherie,

Not to fear, those frantic stories are still possible.  Nothing like a furling drum jamming when you're trying to get your jib furled when the big wind comes up unexpectedly.

fair winds and good luck with the new sails.

[Bob23]

I'll echo Brack, Sherie. I've had the drum jam and  the sheets snag. You're not home free, BA!
On another note, Koinonia is also getting a new suit this year by local sailmaker Eggers in South Amboy. A little different take than yours, though. Maybe we can compare sails at the Tices Shoals 'Voo 2011?!
Bob23