We’re on board and settling in- what an amazing feeling… it is all oh so real right now, but this is where the fun begins and I’M SO EXCITED!!!!!!
We had a manic final week of preparation, with Haig Youens of Afloat Marine Services coming over to service Scarlet’s engine (and fix a leaky pipe – Thanks Haig!). We also took Scarlet over to Hamble to get her compass swung, and of course Rob and Hayden from SYS came and met us to sort out a couple issues. We’re not gone yet Rob, but tomorrow you’ll get to finally wave us off another dock. Rudi, our electrical legend, also managed to get the wind generator up and running, and even changed our light bulbs to LEDS. We were also given a Mastervolt battery monitor – Andy Willet managed to source this for us, and thanks to Mastervolt for supplying the unit. I have a lot to learn about electrical bits and pieces and power, but it’s great to see how much power is being supplied by our DuoGen. It’s also great to be able to see for our own eyes the difference in consumption between using LEDS and normal bulbs.
We have been very fortunate with some of the kit we’ve been given, and very excitingly, Garmin have come aboard as a supporter of ours and have given us an Oregan 400t, with all associated charting for our voyage – what an amazing piece of kit, I am really greatful to Lori at Garmin and to Nick Meadows for passing our details and story on to her. It was quite amusing though, Frank rang me up to let me know that it had arrived. He did mention that he was a little concerned though, as we have been supplied with Charts for Africa, Europe and the Middle East. He jokingly reminded me that I do have to turn left when we get to Dover, and actually sail round Britain, and not head off down South!
Jack and Harriet are back on board, and joining them are Jo, Chloe (who came sailing with me last year, and even remembered my now legendary special!!) and Rachel.
Dan Monk also joined us this evening, and luckily for us we get the pleasure of his company and his experience all the way to Bradwell… What funJ
Everyone has also done the first official complete crew blog – so make sure you head over to their blog page if you haven’t seen it yet.
I really do feel at home right now, and what a wonderful feeling that is J. Good night!
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