Getting the mast down was an experience
.... luckily I had some help. after putting the ropes on place to hold the mast sideways and from the bow (using the spinnaker pole to have an acceptable angle) to the winch. it went smooth and perfect for 3 quarters of its way down. unfortunately the rope wasn't long enough and we've stopped to attach another rope....here it came a wind gust which pushed the mast sideway making the whole system collapse. ouch! luckily nobody got hurt and the mast safely landed on the hill next to the boat.
.... luckily I had some help. after putting the ropes on place to hold the mast sideways and from the bow (using the spinnaker pole to have an acceptable angle) to the winch. it went smooth and perfect for 3 quarters of its way down. unfortunately the rope wasn't long enough and we've stopped to attach another rope....here it came a wind gust which pushed the mast sideway making the whole system collapse. ouch! luckily nobody got hurt and the mast safely landed on the hill next to the boat.
the steel mast holder/foot got bended and the genoa furler got bended too...it looks worst than it is i will get it mended easily form a local iron worker.
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