I spent the day on the yacht today getting my hands dirty. The B and G electronics guy, Paul and Alex from the boat builders and the mast makers were all on board doing their thing. I was lashing down some of the blocks and tackle whilst getting my head around the lines and the rigging.
There is an end in sight though quite a few details need to get finished like how to secure the storage boxes, how to store the lines and little stuff like that.
Hopefully get out for a sail on Saturday.
Next week we will be getting the food, doing customs forms, testing the computer and satellite equipment and trying out the boat.
Jonathan was in the Cape Times today.

Comments

Anonymous said…
What does lashing down some of the tackle mean? We're not all boat experts. Can you write for the lay reader please xxxxx
6:15 pm
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Heading for Madeira

Position: 14,18.1N , 21,4.41W Speed: 7 knots, Course: 310 deg. UTC Time: 03. August 2006 08:47 Pointing high towards the Canaries just east of the Cape Verde Islands heading for Madeira. Still not north of them yet. Sea rough, cloudy, rain and wet. 2 reefs in Main and Genoa. Once past Cape Verdes may bare away to make easier sailing and tack back over later on a reach. Makes it longer but easier on us and the boat.
Read more

On dry land

I just checked my emails at the one and only Cable and Wireless internet bureau so a big thank you for all the messages from you. I am so surprised that anyone is reading this blog it was great to see the messages. I might put a bit more effort into the blog now I know your reading it. One of the reasons I like sailing is to do with the fact that using just the wind and a bit of knowledge you can transport oneself across a vast ocean, something that mankind has been doing from year dot. Of course you are at the mercy of the wind and nature but that's the whole idea. And we did it. 2000 miles from Cape Town to St Helena in 12 days. Using just the wind. I think that's pretty cool. Only another 4500 to go! We have been enjoying our little rest here on this remote island. Given us a chance to recharge the batteries, fix a few parts, buy more supplies and enjoy sitting on chairs, eating of off china plates and having showers. As well as having the opportunity to talk to other people...
Read more

Phwoar!

Image
Alison's been asking for a photo of me on the boat Mediterranean- style. So here it is. A bit posey I know, and this not a true reflection of how I spend my days; basking in the sunshine without a care in the world...honest
Read more