The shroud broke right at the point it was pressed into the fitting (just 1/2 inch above where I was holding it when it broke). Combination of rig slop and age/corrosion...although arguably the crew believes that it was from the man on the helm asking for the mainsheet to be eased so that I could keep steerage.

In any event - we're all safe, the stick is back up and we've got one more day tomorrow. Just a gorgeous day here today...only thing missing was Miss Tami and Mr. Jay...