Busy Busy

Well, today was a very eventful day.

We were told yesterday that we were going to have access to the travel lift at 0800 today. When we arrived at the travel lift berth the tide was at the lowest point. Apparently this was a surprise to the travel lift operator, who suggested we wait till the tide raised a bit so that he could maneuver the straps underneath the boat. Two hours later at 1000 the travel lift operator finally decided to try it.

As soon as the hull was out of the water their was a collective gasp. The boat having only spent about 2 months in these high fouling waters of the Carribean was black with barnacles. An amount one would expect after a couple of years, not months!

Gladly though, the amount of barnacles was deceptive to how much work was involved as they were all lying in an outline of the hull in about an hour.

Then the rain started. And continued.....and continued......and continued. It rained for about 4 hours strait. At times it was stronger than any rain I had seen before. To stand in it for 10 full seconds was to be completely soaked to the bone.

We decided to call a refreshment break at this time as we were just waiting for it to stop raining so that we could paint the hull. At about 1700 the rain finally stopped, but it still remained rather cool. By far the coolest day I have experienced here since arriving. We let the hull dry for about an hour until we are now at our present state. Simon prepping the hull while I am writing this.

Time to go help,
John