Court Short

At last we are able to put everything back in its place and 'bend on' the freshly cleaned and refurbished sails.  Only got to put the  cushions back and we are ready to set sail down Channel.

OR goes back in the water to a new berth

Bit of a task to tidy up OR ready to put her back in the water!

Always knew the polishing skills learned at Clarendon would come in useful for something more interesting than cleaning the house! Helen showing James how it's done!                    

Ocean Rainbow out of the water for the winter refurbishment! Remembered to put Ocean Rainbow in to the slings stern first, as the forestay would otherwise touch the top of the hoist. Exciting trying to reverse in the strong crosswind into narrow lifting-berth!  

Cabin sole refurbishment and forepeak cabins now completed.  Ocean Rainbow on her way home to Portishead for the winter and the fitting of the Watermaker.

Off to see John R-B and have the new cabin sole fitted and cupboards built into the forepeak.

Another lovely stopover at Cardiff Yacht Club.   CYC's fundraising auction provided entertainment and Claire bid for and got a bosun's chair and self-climbing mast steps.

Lock out at 1030, all sails set and a gentle drift to Cardiff barrage.

Beautiful day, light winds and the chance to fly the chute again before returning home to Portishead.