Great progress to announce, the furling system is just about done with its rebuild. Only a couple of small bolts that need to be put back in, but only once we drill and tap some new holes. All other major issues have been put to rest. I had to make another trip to the top of the mast yesterday to reattach the furling hardware up top. I had some good assistance during the operation with my new crew Lisa, Sjelle, and Heather from “Siqqituq”. Thankfully, that went well. Except for when the lower furling drum fell on my thumb, causing it to splatter quite nicely, there were no serious injuries.
Lisa (crazy Ex-lawyer from Ohio) is getting re-acclimated to Andiamo with no problems. She’s been a big help thus far. She seems glad to be here, and ready for an adventure.
So we’re going to SERIOUSLY try to get Andiamo squared away and ready for a shakedown today. It largely depends on when Luigi gets here so we can finish up the work on the furling. In the meantime, we’ll be getting the rest of teh boat ready for the trip, so that will be all we have to worry about by this afternoon. I also have to go into town to get my generator back from Julian and Babette from “That”. Pick up a few things in town, say goodbye to some people and try to head out. So, that’s the plan.
Really looking forward to getting to Utila.