In 2009 we sailed a grand total of five days. Not exactly what any of us had expected, let alone hoped for.

My 44th birthday marked the end of our sailing year. We took down Guapa's sails, took the boom down and disconnected the mast electronics. She was also de-stored for winter. We took home what we could, but as the new house as quite a bit smaller than the old one, we had to leave some items we normally remove.

And that was pretty much it. Not much to add.

Spoke to Fox's yard foreman again regarding the work required and the quote/Schedule/etc...

I really hope this will be the last winter we have to spend in a boatyard. I want to go sailing. Spending my time arguing and bartering about costs and procedures for repairs and upgrades is not my idea of heaven.

Still, it's all going to be worth it in the end. If I keep saying this to myself often enough, I might even start to believe it.