Has a bit of a blow last night and the anchor chain was rumbling around over my head as I am sleeping in the forward cabin. I had a look around at 2 in the morning and made a cup of tea, it wasn’t much wind, just some gusts and rain. This morning I decided... Continue Reading →
ALL READY TO GO BUT NOT QUITE.
The boat is ready to go and so am I. The new spreader was installed this afternoon after which I tightened up the rig and we are all good to go sailing. Today I have been playing around with the Iridium Go. The first test call home went through without a hitch, followed by SMS... Continue Reading →
GROCERY SHOPPING, MAKE AND MEND DAY
All very peaceful today at the mooring in Canoe Cove, this morning. I jumped on a bus to Victoria and then to Sidney to do some grocery shopping, thought it was time I had some fresh veg and fruit. This afternoon spent doing small jobs around the boat. I the past few days I have... Continue Reading →
WET, WINDY AND OVERCAST
A wet windy and overcast day today. The sort of day when you never can get warm. I sorted out a number of charts that the previous owner passed on to me, some are very old but interesting. Also did another rig inspection today as the port spreader is bothering me. I was considering doing... Continue Reading →