Time’s a-rushing by. Josin fettling is almost finished, and departure date is fixed. (If I find out how to edit out that date in the heading picture on the right, I’ll do it)
Not much new for this season. Two solar panels on the cabin top instead of one, which hopefully means that at least one is not in the shadow of the boom/sail. Saw nearly 7 amps yesterday in the late morning sun. Promising. Also a new chart plotter to replace the (12 year?) old one, hopefully easier to use, So far at least the screen is much better.
Plan A for this year is the Norwegian Coast, as it is familiar and the sailing is more sheltered. Goal is The Coastal Society’s meeting in Bodø, (67 degrees 17 minutes North, 14 degrees 22 minutes East), 18th to 21st July, where, if anything is to go by from the last one there 8 years ago, will mean lots of interesting old boats and their engaging crews. Bodø is also a Cultural Center this year, so there should be much to see and do.
Hopefully the effect of global warming will help the temperature up a bit from last time, but if not, I’ve packed plenty winter-style clothes and hope I don’t need to wear them.
Last trip to Åsgårdstrand tomorrow with all the things I’ve planned, or forgotten ’til now, and back to park the car for the summer. Then train/bus/taxi back on Wednesday morning for provisioning and last-minute things, before setting off for Tønsberg in the afternoon and overnight there. Kari and Gilbert will come aboard on Thursday morning for a (hoped for) sail round to Sandefjord, (Forecast is rather windless unfortunately).
Summer has begun! Whooppee!
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