Galway Hooker - Lateen Rig
30 June 2013 | Rasheen Bay
Vicki
We are sitting out some strong winds but did have an opportunity to go ashore and hike part of Inishbofin. Rocky, hilly and lovely with a small community that lives here year round. Lots of sheep and boats. On the way back to our boat, a Galway Hooker left its mooring ball. This is a rare one – it has a lateen rig, beautiful and graceful. In order to tack, they have to dip the sail behind the mast. And yes, that is Nokomis you see between the rocks. We did have to get up this morning and re-anchor. Nice sandy bottom, but lots of kelp for the anchor to get caught up in.