Once again, tons of rain, and a tropical hurricane with a name beginning with "M", have caused us to be leaving later than I'd like. Idealy, I'd have left on Oct 1. But this slipped to Oct 6, then to Oct 12, then Oct 13, and now to (tomorrow) Oct 14. And that's looking none too certain!
They say the hardest part of any sailing trip is leaving the dock. I can confirm that this is true!
Meanwhile, its gotten cold!
The boat is basically ready. I completed the installation of a macerator pump, and repaired and re-installed the galley foot pump. Joan went halfway up the mast to replace a broken flag halyard that we use to hoist the radar reflector, and we spent a marathon 7 hours yesterday loading non-perishable provisions and our dinghy aboard. All that's left is the perishables, my clothes, and the generator and we should be good to go.
I can't wait!
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| Joan Going Up tht Mast |
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| Provisioning |
From Joan's email last night, I know you are leaving just this morning (10/16). With winds forecasted at WNW, 15 to 25, you should fly down the Bay. That should help make up some time but won't give you much of a break from all the hard work preparing. Fair winds and safe travels!!
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