(Friday)
Once again, apologies for the delay but as a bonus you can have two days in one go. OK, so they're not actually very exciting days but sometimes it's nice to just potter around
The first order of business today was to tackle the rampaging mould in the forward cabin. I'd noticed a spot or two yesterday and wiped them off but it had returned with a vengeance overnight covering much of the teak woodwork
There was nothing for it but to clear all my gear and the upholstery out of the cabin, taking advantage of the unseasonably nice weather to give everything a good airing, and set too with the hot water and disinfectant spray to scrub the whole compartment out
That done, and the boat put back together, we set off for Fambridge. The tide was still foul but close to neaps and with a fairly stiff Sou'westerly we had a cracking sail upriver and only had to tack a couple of times
Back alongside at Fambridge, I had a little job to do on another boat (which had prompted our slightly early departure from Burnham). With that done, we showered and then repaired to the Ferry Boat for food and beer
(Saturday)
We were very glad indeed ti be berthed on the inside of the pontoon as it was blowing a hoolie from the start today
My main order of business was to one again step the forecabin and apply a coat of teak oil to all the woodwork. Although it's all going to need a proper clean and what have you over the winter, it needed a protective coat now after yesterday's scrubbing efforts
With the cabin restored to good order I was pleased with the results...
We then set about removing our gear and offloading all the clothes that Jane and I keep aboard for the summer. The car sank lower as Erbas rose higher!
She settled a bit deeper after we refilled the water tanks though! Then we cleaned down the decks and all was ready for our departure
Picking up the mooring was a bit interesting in the strong breeze. We had a couple of goes from the cockpit but Glen simply couldn't reach the buoy (something that was easy on Brigantia).
Our third try with Glen at the shrouds went rather better. Life would be easier with the buoy tails left in situ but they get fouled with weed and dirt which is horrible to handle and takes ages to sluice off the decks
With the strops back on the buoy and the boat secured, we set about the final shut down and checks before waving to Patrick on his way back from taking somebody out to their boat for a lift ashore
And that was the end of our week. Finishing a day earlier than we could have suited us both as we've stuff to be getting on with at home
Once again, apologies for the delay but as a bonus you can have two days in one go. OK, so they're not actually very exciting days but sometimes it's nice to just potter around
The first order of business today was to tackle the rampaging mould in the forward cabin. I'd noticed a spot or two yesterday and wiped them off but it had returned with a vengeance overnight covering much of the teak woodwork
There was nothing for it but to clear all my gear and the upholstery out of the cabin, taking advantage of the unseasonably nice weather to give everything a good airing, and set too with the hot water and disinfectant spray to scrub the whole compartment out
That done, and the boat put back together, we set off for Fambridge. The tide was still foul but close to neaps and with a fairly stiff Sou'westerly we had a cracking sail upriver and only had to tack a couple of times
Back alongside at Fambridge, I had a little job to do on another boat (which had prompted our slightly early departure from Burnham). With that done, we showered and then repaired to the Ferry Boat for food and beer
(Saturday)
We were very glad indeed ti be berthed on the inside of the pontoon as it was blowing a hoolie from the start today
My main order of business was to one again step the forecabin and apply a coat of teak oil to all the woodwork. Although it's all going to need a proper clean and what have you over the winter, it needed a protective coat now after yesterday's scrubbing efforts
With the cabin restored to good order I was pleased with the results...
We then set about removing our gear and offloading all the clothes that Jane and I keep aboard for the summer. The car sank lower as Erbas rose higher!
She settled a bit deeper after we refilled the water tanks though! Then we cleaned down the decks and all was ready for our departure
Picking up the mooring was a bit interesting in the strong breeze. We had a couple of goes from the cockpit but Glen simply couldn't reach the buoy (something that was easy on Brigantia).
Our third try with Glen at the shrouds went rather better. Life would be easier with the buoy tails left in situ but they get fouled with weed and dirt which is horrible to handle and takes ages to sluice off the decks
With the strops back on the buoy and the boat secured, we set about the final shut down and checks before waving to Patrick on his way back from taking somebody out to their boat for a lift ashore
And that was the end of our week. Finishing a day earlier than we could have suited us both as we've stuff to be getting on with at home
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