Anonymous wrote:

Thank you for the replies guys. I hadn’t thought going out properly through. Definitely allot more things to think about here than just getting on off and around Peggy. Just thinking about mooring is making me sweat now… gulp

On the other hand, if you have seen Pete on Sampson Boat Co (Tally Ho on you tube) He doesn't have a sore ankle, actually he doesn't seem to have any ankles at all, having had both feet removed by a train, but still builds and sails boats. I would suggest a brace though. Oh, and get healed quickly. All the best.

P.S. Pete has had a number of years to get used to walking without his own feet, you are new to not being able to use one of yours. Take it easy.

Thank you for the replies guys. I hadn’t thought going out properly through. Definitely allot more things to think about here than just getting on off and around Peggy. Just thinking about mooring is making me sweat now… gulp

At the moment there’s plenty of bits and bobs to do non-sailing-wise. Window sealing, one or two soft spots, lead lines aft, raise the sheeting point, build a tabernacle, and step the mast mast when it arrives. Definitely going to be busy for the foreseeable. Seems Peggy and I are in matching states of disrepair haha.

Are there sailors out there with dud feet? What issues do you run into when sailing, and how do you work around them? My ankle will probably be mostly recovered by the time I’m getting close to properly sailing, fingers crossed. If it isn’t though I’d love to be prepared and have drills I can do so when the time comes I can still get out and go sailing.

Ouch, that doesn't sound good,
If you still have to move around on your boat, I suggest you strap on a suitable kneepad onto that sore knee.

Arne