I’m pleased I’ve put the deflated and packed canoe forward
of bulkhead two, rather than stowing her on ‘Minnow’s’ foredeck.
The double bladed paddle lashed to the starboard side deck was
looking vulnerable; therefore I dissembled it for stowing within the boat.
‘Minnow’ is ready for an adventure, but I’m not!
When various jobs at home have been completed, and there is
a suitable weather window, I’ll give it a go - first to the River Crouch for a
trial sail; then, if all goes well, perhaps to the River Swale. Having sailed
thus far, I would decide whether to continue towards Ramsgate and Dover.
A final decision would have to be made at Dover – continue to
Plymouth along the South Coast, or return to the Crouch.
Last year I took something like 42 days to sail from the
Crouch to Plymouth. Therefore I must be realistic about my chances of arriving
there by 10th May to watch the start of the Jester Challenge the
following day.
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