Number of times up and down the ladder: 500 at least
The passed two days the weather had much improved with little to no rain, but still blazing hot. I've had to stay ontop of the yard folks to make sure we have no communications snafu's. I've rigged the sails, sanded the bottom, cleaned and greased all sea cocks, checked out all my electronics, re-filled water tanks, re-commissioned the main engine, had the yard fix/tune up "big red" the little generator and mounted the new lettering for Christa.
All that is really left is for the yard to compound and wax out the hull and for me to apply the anti-fouling bottom paint on Christa bottom, and lets not forget, pay the bill. Moving right along, I have been keeping tabs on the weather and thus far everything is looking good for a departure next week sometime. The GFS tropical model keeps hinting at a possible tropical low somewhere in the central Caribbean next week and pulling it northeast, Omar/Lenny style. Chances are very low that this will occur and by Monday things will be much clearer. Even though it has been a dud of an Atlantic h-season, November hurricanes are highly irregular in all aspects. Just something to watch.
I snapped this pic on my way to dinner this evening. Enjoy!
Capt Chris
PS: Looking for feedback on the tan background color on the blog. I think on some computer monitors it can be fatiguing to the eye's.
1 comment:
Capt Chris,
I believe your site looks great in all respects. Excellent colors, links and easy to navigate. We are looking forward to following your trip back. The seamanship and judgment you learned on active duty has served you well, and will remain a useful skill-set in your next endeavors. Regards -- Gordo
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