Spring is slowly fighting its way past frontal troughs and
low pressure systems here in New Zealand. Every third day is sparkly bright
with light or moderate winds. David has been given the almost permanent loan of
a 25-year-old Laser in quite good condition (as it had no name, he has decided
to call it Louee.) Since Sahula is still stuck on the tidal grid
next to the shop undergoing the last five or six weeks of a major interior
refit, I have moved Felicity my little Herreshoff 12 ½ sloop, into the
marina berth at the end of our jetty. So despite a Covid lockdowns, we are getting
in a bit of sailing. When the tide and wind is right, I head out on Felicity,
David on Louee and we exchange tacks in the light wind, I watch him
scoot off towards the horizon when the wind freshens. We both come home feeling
like life is just fine, then charge into the next refit project with more
gusto.
Yesterday the galley sink bench went in for its next to last
fitting. Tomorrow David will plumb up the water pumps and drains. And by the
end of the week, if all goes to plan, the stove enclosure and refrigerator area
work counter will be in place. These are all built beautifully of stainless
steel and at the moment look a little stark – but once the varnished rails and
cabinets are back in place, I think the galley will look great. And if all goes
to plan, covid restrictions should be fully lifted, Sahula ready and we
can head off for a summer of cruising.
You might enjoy listening to this podcast, https://shows.acast.com/liveaboard-sailing-podcast/episodes/lin-pardey-the-original-liveaboard-cruiser Annika, the interviewer, is from Finland but
now lives in Canada. She was delighted to hear Larry and I had not only cruised
to Finland, but taken an inland trip to stay in a village only a few miles from
where she grew up. She also asked some good questions about making a boat
easier for a small woman like myself to sail.
Fair winds
Lin
P.S. And if you have had a chance to watch The Real Deal,
love to hear your reaction. For those who would like to see it there are two
formats available DVD format clickhere or as a download from vimeo https://vimeo.com/ondemand/therealdeallarrypardey
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