Rest and Relaxation in Simonstown

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 A month resting in Simonstown and time to cast off, before algae grows on the bottom of the boat.  In between the punishing winds that blew through this area this month, we worked on small jobs and bought all the parts and spares needed to finish the boat.   Every task takes longer on the boat, up to three times longer, so still work to be done when we get to Cape Town.  Worked on the engine alternator, the seawater pump, the solar panel, and made some oars for the dinghy.

Friends and family visiting us, here in Simonstown and back at Richards Bay, has been appreciated.  Sister Sue flew here from the UK with an AIS transponder insisting that we needed one.   Hope we continue meeting up.  This is a small world.

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Making the dinghy oars from Ash, on the walkway


In rope heaven, 100m of braided rope for the sea anchor.  Hope we never have to use it!

 

One foggy morning

One windy morning


Family reunion

Sisters sailing

Plotting the next course 


Comments

  1. AlisonApril 29, 2024 at 6:07 AM

    Hi Selina and John, wishing you both a wonderful adventure. Will follow your dream via your blog. Keep safe. Love Alison

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