Happy (busy) days in Cowes

What an increadible week we've had. Scarlet came over to Cowes on Monday, and before I've even had a chance to blink, it's already Thursday! Somehow, I wish I could put the breaks on as time is just flying by, but also I can't wait to get going.
The boys from SYS were brilliant, and came down to the dock to say goodbye... but before they knew it, we had Rob back in the engine bay, Jim and Chris tightening up a seacock, and even Leo came down to help us sort out our engine. Finally, with the tide running out and us running out of tide to get into Hythe Marina, we waved goodbye to Rob and Saxon's Wharf. It was a little emotional leaving them, they have just been so fantastic and helpful.
So here we are in Cowes.
Things are really starting to shape up now.... I did a dash across the Solent in the RIB yesterday evening to collect our brand new branded sails. Thanks to Crusade for getting them to us on time! So, we managed to get Frank down to Scarlet this morning to do some very important work - helping us put them up. Of course, he had to do a lot of stretching and flexing of his index finger, then had the hard job of pushing the button on the electric winch as we hoisted the sails. Thankfully the weather Gods were with us again, and we had a beautiful, windless morning just right for the job. Seeing Scarlet in all her glory has really made it all quite real... it's all coming together and feels really good!
We've had Rudi working on all our electrics and electronics, and has really been amazing. He's literally been going through the boat with a fine tooth comb, checking every single connection and getting various instruments to talk to each other... genious!!
Chris King is also a proud new dad! Congratulations on your first born Chris, and as always, thank you for all your help with Scarlet!!
The beauty is that I really do feel like we are in control now. Besides the few jobs Rudi has left to do, we're down to polishing and cleaning (and a couple odd jobs to finish off) and stocking the boat with all we need. We're also going on a seatrial tomorrow afternoon.... AND I JUST CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!