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Sail repairs onboard Peer Gynt II

 

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Title

Sail repairs onboard Peer Gynt II

Description

Bridget is seen here repairing our mizzen staysail.

We carried a commercial long arm sewing machine onboard Peer Gynt II along with all the necessary tools, spares and sailcloth. We provided a sail repair service for other cruising yachts during our circumnavigation.

Date

2002

Photograph by

Jon Sparks    www.jon-sparks.co.uk

Copyright

Jon Sparks

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Jon, a professional photographer, says - "I'm usually a landlubber - I spend most of my time photographing landscapes and outdoor pursuits such as walking, climbing and mountain biking - but my trip with Rod and Bridget from Cairns to Gove was an unforgettable experience".