and we're off

engine on leaving the dock

Last minute problems and the fact that I dropped Dana's diamond ring in the engine.

Nav lights fixed. Pins added to sta-locks. Secured settee bench, had breakfast, showed neighbor Paul the boat, got everything stowed, ... wind is against us so we're going to head out for a bit and see.

I find when surrounded by so many people trying to coordinate tasks and schedules that I just don't post progress notes the way I would like.

I am very tired so this will be short


Aside from a few pins and securing the settee bench and putting on some registration stickers the boat is ready to go. Lots of wind is predicted for tomorrow.

All systems are operational and despite FedEx declaring the life raft was lost it arrived and fits perfectly in the aft lazarette with plenty of space to spare.We went for an short sail with Michael where he tested the fixes to the compass and auto helm and evaluated the rig and gave me a little education about sail trimband mast setup.

We went on a provisioning run. I tools the guys out to dinner and for the first time we satband had drinks at Wayne's cockpit table ... it's just beautiful.

The boat has gotten glowing reviews from all .

 tomorrow morning after finishing final details we leave.

This may be the last time I walk this dock.

in the lazarette

life raft

pump out

This worked out so much better than I imagined.

Off to pick up crew!