A half-an-hour was sufficient for applying a second coat of
orange paint to the yuloh. That was just as well, because I didn’t feel like
doing any more. In fact, there wasn’t much time before sunset, and outdoors it
was cold. Working on the boat under artificial light does not appeal to me. As
long as I can do a little at a time on a daily basis, I’ll eventually get the
boat in an acceptable condition for taking her out on the water.
I’m beginning to think of what I may be able to do with ‘Minnow’
in 2014. If she comes up to my expectations regarding handling and performance,
I’m hoping to take her for a cruise – exactly where I’m uncertain. My favourite
cruising ground is the whole of the south coast of England. Battling against
the prevailing SW winds from the eastern end of the English Channel to the far
SW, Cornwall and beyond to the Scillies, presents a wonderful challenge for the
sailor of small boats. Maybe, I’ll try it again. One thing for certain, I
really want to be at Plymouth on the 11th May to watch the start of
the Jester Challenge.
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Hello again Bill, I for one can't wait to follow your blog when you take to the high seas in Minno on your South Coast voyage.
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