Opening up the old rudder (Patreon)

NB! The video only just got done uploading. It might be a few hours until all the resolutions are available :) 

Hi guys!

This has not been a fun weekend! I've been riding the struggle bus like never before. Nothing seemed to go my way. I think the best thing I can say about this weekend is I got through it and managed to get a video out :) Everything just seemed to go wrong. A failed vacuum infusion, explosive decompression while degassing some epoxy, camera issues, sound issues and I even managed to trip over Jokulls leash. In a few days, I'll be able to laugh at all of it ;) 

I'm curious to see the comments about the state of the old rudder. From the few pictures I shared on Facebook it seems people are split down the middle. No matter what I'm in it now. Meaning there is only one way to get a rudder attached to Athena again and that is to build a new one :) 

In about 9 days I head over to spend two weeks with Ava. I can't wait! I miss her so much! I already have the bulk of a little surprise video shot (hence the vacuum infusion) and hopefully, we'll be able to do a livestream the weekend after that. When I get back from that trip it'll be just about time to start shifting my focus to the structural members aboard Athena. Speaking of the much beloved Joker. Based on the awesome report from the first of two structural engineers it seems adding 6 mm worth of laminate to the existing structure is all I need to do. That will still mean gutting a good chunk of the boat but it's something I should easily be able to pull off this summer :) 

I'm got a date with a nice hot shower to get rid of all that glorious dust from sanding the dodger ;) Thank you so much for all your support guys! I hope you've had an awesome weekend :)