Preparations well underway
26 February 2010
It may be summer but with the departure date for our cruising life getting closer, we have not backed Dol'Selene out of the marina as often as we would like. The 'To Do' list does not appear to be getting any smaller, as one thing is crossed off the top; several more are added to the bottom. Coastal and Offshore Medic courses are booked, appointments for immunisation, dental and health checks made and final crew confirmations for the trip to Tonga underway.
Brian is currently working on completing the new hard bimini, including 2 solar panels, finalising the electronics and wiring for the Iridium phone and AIS, working out the final position for the laptop, arranging the haul out and Cat 1 inspection.
Gail has the more 'touchy feely' list including the medical kit, provisions, information technology, cleaning the acquired 'junk' off the boat, reorganising cupboards, restocking the reading material etc.
The nervous excitement levels are starting to rise as the dream is becoming a reality.