In 2024, I participated in most races organized by the San Francisco Single-handed Sailing Society. This included two coastal races that required vessels to comply with the NorCal YRA Offshore equipment list, including an AIS transponder. Most of the improvements to Grace in 2024 were to comply with these rules. I also continued the basic maintenance schedule, such as replacing small parts, annual outboard service, and regular bottom and topside cleaning. Notable small repairs included replacing the burnt-out Plastimo LED compass light, the Dyneema backstay that snapped in a race, and the Davis Instruments WindTrak 15 Wind Indicator that was knocked off while docked, most likely by a seagull. … Continue readingM&R Log 2024