As with all things technical we have required a bit of support! We even had to contact Phil Rogers (OR's previous owner!) for OR's call sign, but finally we have a fully functional DSC radio, MMSI, AIS, GPS, remote handset - Uncle Tom Cobley and all! Chris Reid has been the mastermind behind the installation […]
It's true and below is the proof ... Swallow (formerly known on this blog as 'No Name') is a bad influence. Our planning meeting consisted of an informative discussion on cameras (hopefully Swallow will email links and things!), a short discussion on insurance, a short discussion on sprayhoods, and an even shorter discussion on departure […]
Ocean Rainbow back in her berth with mast up and booms on.
Last minute touch up to OR's bottom ....... and she's back in the water! Everything back in the right place, the engine started the first time and the parking (or berthing if you want to be technical) was text-book perfect.
Not sure we like the bright blue but as long as it does what is says on the tin (a 'superior' job) we'll be happy!
We have been reading a few blogs recently where we have appreciated 'technical' advice. Well, we thought we would give you our helpful advice. Our first entry in our technical advice category is the wonderful modern invention of Sikaflex. We think the photo says it all! Molegrips should be removed before the Sikaflex hardens!
The main meeting is scheduled for 23rd but Jon (now that he's retired) needs feeding so we had a mid month meeting. It proved invaluable, we ordered dehumidifiers (ours failed last week, looked very sad and it proved terminal!), we discussed the Bay of Biscay and we have a plan!
Another excellent addition to Ocean Rainbow thanks to Kevin. And, as is befitting such a distinguished yacht, the wood has provenance! It was rescued from Weston super Mare pier after the fire of 2008.