This weekend was another good one for getting more of the final preparations complete. Sat I was able to take out some friends for a 2+ hour sail in the harbor in delightful sailing weather. We relaxed on the lanai for a short while and then said our goodbyes as we had an inviation to dinner at our dear friends' house later that evening.

There are two boat projects which crept in at the last minute: re-varnishing the companionway ladder and replacing the piitted faucet in the head (bathroom). Neither was a necessity, but now that we are commited, we need to just get it done.

The lake/canal levels are down right enough that we have about 4 inches of clearance over our masthead gear. That is cutting it close, but we will monitor it carefully as we approach that infamous low bridge around two weeks from today.