Hello SkipperJohn:

My apologies - I am really bad at the participation part of being a forum member. It just came to my attention that you sent me a message posted quite some time ago. In any event by all means come by and pay me a visit on your next trip to San Diego. Just go to the Maritime Museum of San Diego and ask for Ray Ashley - my office os on the Berkeley.

Fair winds and best wishes for a happy holiday season.

Aloha Squarerigger,
If I get back to San Diego to visit my daughter some year I'd like to meet up with you for a beer or something. I used to teach sailing out of the Coronado Naval Sailing Club years ago and you sound like someone who really knows his stuff. The only square sail I ever rigged was on a 55 foot Marco Polo Schooner.
Good to have another old crustie on the forum.
John