Up on the Mast

Was hanging 40 feet up in the air, drilling holes in the mast... a cluster of lines and tools in the bucket bouncing around. All for good cause- installing the mast steps so I can reach the mast head quickly. Some consider them a luxury, I think they are a necessity...

...especially because the halyards (which are used to raise/lower sails) have been jamming at times. So I fumbled with screws and sealant and electric drills while rushing against the sunset, which was both a sweet sight and a cause for concern, due to the impeding darkness. But the task got done in time for our maiden voyage out to the islands