What is the term for a rig where the headstay terminates below the top of the mast?
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Thanks to last week’s winner, Howard Weiser, for correctly answering the question “Sailors are known to enjoy a good rum punch and often use this verse to remember the ratio of basic ingredients. Name the ingredients that the verse refers to.”
One of sour
Two of sweet
Three of strong
And four of weak.
Howard says this refers to the Bajan Rum Punch, also called a Barbadian Rum Punch. It is made as follows:
One of sour = one part lime juice (fresh squeezed, of course!) , Two of sweet = two parts sweetener (e.g. simple syrup), Three of strong = three parts rum (Barbados rum to make this official!) and Four of weak = four parts water. A few dashes of Angostura bitters, grated nutmeg, and a slice of lime or lemon finishes this wonderful libation!
