CANOE upgrade... it's gonna get a SAIL!!!
The rigging is getting there. 3 pieces of bamboo with some eyes bolted on to attach lines.
It's virtually impossible to find quick release cleats this far inland so I've got a regular one for now.
It's getting a sheet on the other side too for better control- only the starboard sheet is rigged so far.
You can see how the mast is seated into the flotation block using a length of thin plastic sink drain pipe.
The 2 pulleys lift and spread the spars. That's the line you can see run aft to the cleat.
The spars are joined to the mast on metal rings that are free to slide up and down and swivel about the mast as you tack. You can't really get a good look at them in these pics.
As you can see, the seat needs a bit of work too. I'll just weave in a new seat out of flat tie-down strapping.