August 17 update

 NEW RUDDER!

 3 layers of Marine plywood laminated together

 Chris's parents came by as a nice surprise visit :)

 Corking

 and more corking

 Fitting the mast top stay bracket

 and more corking hahaha

 Chris says this is much easier than sanding and fairing, I have to agree

Mast is getting closer to being put together.

My Block and tackle Crane to lift items up on the deck :)

 Our new used 60 lb CQR anchor

Reconstructing the Bowsprit and anchor mounting base with Port Orphord Cedar