Manhasset set up at Hudson Winter Walk

 Ice Yacht Manhasset was set up this past weekend for the annual "Winter Walk" festival in Hudson. It was the first full set up for Manhasset since its restoration. Rain in the afternoon and shifty winds in the evening prevented the main sail from being hoisted. She's a beauty. Always fun to talk to amazed festival attendees about the old yachts.  Lots of history to share about this 1906 George Buckhout built, gaff-rigger, double cock pit stern steerer.  Read about the restoration also.  

We hope to next get Manhasset onto the ice.  That would be its first time on the Hudson River! 

2 Pickup trucks with racks to bring all the pieces... 

Sorting out the rigging to step the mast.
Set up crew Chris, Dock, Reid, Sam, Bob & Frank.

                    Reid's Gin Pole was necessary to hoist the mast. 

                            Rains stopped just as the evening & event began.  

Happy Holidays!