Change of challenges: the weather
Wednesday 24 Nov, re-launch 2021, HHN day 56: 110v fridges removed to land storage. Dive compressor brought on board. New cockpit sprayhood installed. Channel depth survey in dinghy. Final shopping. Farewell dinner…
Wednesday 24 Nov, re-launch 2021, HHN day 56: 110v fridges removed to land storage. Dive compressor brought on board. New cockpit sprayhood installed. Channel depth survey in dinghy. Final shopping. Farewell dinner…
Tuesday 23 Nov, re-launch 2021, HHN day 55: Bedding the new windlass onto the deck gets a bit complicated. Having found salt water induced issues in the windlass motor last night, we…
Sunday 21 Nov, re-launch 2021, HHN day 53: Three new EPEX sails raised and furled. New sheets attached. Lots of visitors. Final deck tidy-up. Even though it’s Sunday, we are up early.…
Monday 22 Nov, re-launch 2021, HHN day 54: Provisioning and leaks into the anchor windlass. Monday started relaxed after yesterday’s excitement. For once, we actually go shopping in the middle of the…
Saturday 20 Nov, re-launch 2021, HHN day 52: Last velcro on dinghy. Then cleaned, chaps put on, launched, and lifted onto the davits. Prepared mainsail battens and tighten luff tube ready for…
Friday 19 Nov, re-launch 2021, HHN day 51: Refrigeration turned on. New turnbuckles fitted and rig tuned. Water sphere submits to pressure. Water maker and generator tested. All good-to-go. Not the best…
Thursday 18 Nov, re-launch 2021, HHN day 50: Glue velcro strips on for dinghy chaps. Successfully launched and moored up. Collecting on-line food provisioning. Yes, we are back in the water!! Yippee!…
Wednesday 17 Nov, re-launch 2021, HHN day 49: Sealed screws on forehatch. Installed wear bars on aft gunnel, sealed leak in Oana’s cupboard. And … food provisioning has started! Today could have…