All the jobs on the under water parts are now done and looking good.
The job lists are still expanding a bit but with two of us knocking them off - we are winning.
Down below is looking very tidy now - ship shape.
Jackie has finished the painting of the wash basin and wardrobe area.
Much better- just a bit of silicone needed around the basin now.
A hearty beef stew and dumplings for tea today and probably tomorrow - lovely - with fresh bread.
Followed by my favourite - bread and butter pudding with custard - WOW!!
Launching Monday at about 4 pm - to be sure the launching ramp has enough water to float Blazer- then we can fit the fore sail and check her out - sailing.
Jobs for Monday -
Top up the starboard battery bank.
Fill the reserve fuel cans.
Double check that the stern gland is nipped up just right.
Swap the calor gas bottle - so we have a spare - we do have camping gaz as a back up but it's expensive - but all you can get in France.
Stow Jackie's folding bike in the pilot berth- (thanks Zoie).
Re oil and fit the tiller - a little last minute job!
Plan the route to Ramsgate - checking the weather and tides - we have a sand bank to cross as we turn South at the mouth of the river Crouch - we might have to make a very early start to cross that and arrive at Ramsgate in daylight - always a good idea.
The trip will take about 10 hours if we start from the river Roach anchorage - 2 hours down river from here.
Spending time at anchor is good to get your sea legs.
We can't wait to get going.
Mike & Jackie Smethurst.
