I offered my help to Mark “for 45 minutes” and after 5 hours we got the mast up and the boom and mainsail on. The mast was easier than I thought because it is carbon fibre, light weight. Likewise the tiller and rudder, and the oars.
If you go on a 750 mile sailing race without a motor, rowing might get you out of trouble. It’s also good for when the wind dies to nothing.
So I’ve earned my spot on the crew. Well, maybe a ride around the bay….