Saturday 24 June 2017

Post Chatham

Since returning from the rally trip, it's all seemed a bit dull. We didn't really have any plans as to what to do next!

We spent the following weekend on the boat, we've had a leak into the engine room from our waste discharge pipe, the Piper guys have fixed it for us, but it was a most unpleasant job, I've cleaned the area again and we've an odour neutralizer in the bilge, hopefully that will sort it.

I've been tinkering with some bits and pieces and making sure we carry adequate spares to survive a long trip without any serious grief!

We're going to cruise by the regatta at Henley next weekend and we're in the process of organizing long weekend trips with various family and friends, so my PCD is receding as we get some shape back into our cruising plans.

I'm very keen to hear about Providence's trip to the Norfolk Broads, I really fancy that for next year when we set off for ur 4 Months aboard in the summer, something to really look forward to.

We need to find a way of raising the back of our chartplotter so the screen can be seen more easily, especially by Penny. We also need to think about things we might want on board for a long trip, such as tender & outboard, stern anchor, gadget to assist with mooring to a buoy and I'm sure much, much more. We'd also like a couple of bikes and maybe a BBQ, but it's where to put it all, something to have a think on over the winter!!

See you soon, Tim & Penny.