In 3 weeks the doctors will cut open my knees, shave them down, and install new knees on both legs. This has already made me more philosophical than usual but has changed the way I look at my plans somewhat. They cut in mid February and I’m laid up for some time, getting better every day. But there’s no “official fix day”. It is a gradual improvement thing that makes planning a bit tricky.
I’m still leaving for the South on September 1. I plan to have the boat launched about May 1, which is 3.5 months after surgery. I don’t know if I’ll be able to climb the ladder to get to the boat to do the required pre-launch required tasks. This might mean changes in priorities or a change in the May 1 launch date until the boat is ready, perhaps June 1.
The things I’ve identified as pre-launch priorities are:
- Pay Insurance
- Remove boat cover
- Change zincs / get spare zincs
- Replace spreader lights
- Test all mast bulbs
- Put up flag halyards
- Install spreader boots or baggywrinkles
Most of these have alternative methods usually involving bosuns chairs or snorkels, but let’s do it the safest and easiest way possible. I also want to wash the topsides and buff out the scratches that are proof of my docking lessons, but they can be done afterwards, with more difficulty.
In the mean time I’m studying, watching youtube videos on sailboat maintenance and lifestyle (shoutout to James, Plukky, Ryan, Sophie, Kika and Dan and all the others who cheer me up in Canada’s winter’s grasp.).
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Great planning🙌🏻