Thursday, May 17, 2007

Floating

We're back in the water, float at our dock as of Tuesday, and have been focused on leaving the dock ever since. We have registered the boat, found charting software, gathered cruiser lore, worked on the plumbing and electrical systems, done more painting and rust crunching, and continue to fill in gaps like getting hose for water in the boat, finding a $.30 juicer in the thrift store, and planning for solar power and a bimini for shade. Dave is crew extradinaire, working hard to get the boat on the move. In all this though, we still haven't been out sailing, after a week and half of work. We're going to fix that soon, as we're anxious to spend some time exploring other parts of the coast other than this marina that we're in. We have pics to post, and they are cued up to post, but we're still dialing in this computer, new operating system, to make the process go a little faster. Once we get moving, this story should become more lively!

6 comments:

Lucky Penguin said...

you did it! you did it! can't wait to see the pics. do you know where your first stop will be once you do untie and sail away from the dock? dying to get the details. miss you guys! C&A

Anonymous said...

Congrats on getting back in the water...sounds like it has been a lot of work! We too are waiting with eager anticipation for more photos.

Doc, Peter, Cameron and your Mom arrive in the next couple of days, Craig...it's Chris's graduation celebration week!

Later,
D&V

Anonymous said...

It's good to know you're getting close to sailing out, after working so long and hard!

We are especially curious to know whether you'll be going to New Caledonia or North up the coast...
Mom & Richard

Shawn McKenzie said...

Do you get to give it a christening, or is that only the first time it is launched?

Eh, be a waste of champaign anyway.

NadaWTB said...

Hi guys, glad to here you are afloat. We know you guys are eager to go sailing. Tell Dave WTB misses him, but we are all happy he is living his dream. Continue to keep us updated. Have great fun and be safe. :)

Anonymous said...

Kavo chucka!!!! take care ol'sailor, make sure you say hello to cpt. morgan for me, tell him I will visit him later on tonight. I hope you get to see the ocean wonders soon. I wish you the best

Wari