Planning for a Trip to Kingston, roughly between July 18 and August 5

Monday June 27, 2022

I’m planning for a trip to Kingston, roughly between July 18 and August 5, including a relaxed travel time each way.  Mini trips include Prinyer’s Cove quiet anchorage and Waupoos winery, accessible by dinghy from Waupoos Marina, and perhaps renting a taxi for a day of visiting other Picton wineries to do some research. 

I created a bit of a hullabaloo in the Facebook group for Cheoy Lee owners by posting a sunset picture.  Most of the comments were positive but one guy decided that I should have shown more of the boat because ‘that’s not what the group is for’.   I’m still going to post pictures taken on, of, and around the boat.   My theme is lifestyle on a Cheoy Lee.  If they don’t like bikinis, they are going to hate the picture of a used joker valve if I’m unfortunate enough to have to exchange it. 

I have 2 and possibly 3 photoshoots this July 1 weekend that I’m really looking forward to.  And I’m taking a few days off from the boat now because the last 4 days of photoshooting took a toll on my back and knees.    I finally got a couple of sets of kneepads to save my knees but I forgot to put them on for the photoshoots.  Photoshoots require a lot of attention and I’ve got to remember to use them.

A few new things to do. 

• Stow the spare anchor and chain so the main anchor is easily usable. 
• Test the windlass process at least once
• Hunt for cobwebs and wipe the surfaces down.
• Clean the Fiberglas coach roof.
• Police all the lines on the boat.
• Put off caulking parts of the deck for a couple of months.
• Work out the launch the dinghy/get it unhooked/mount the motor/etc. process and try it out a few times.
• Stick some telltales on the main and a few more on the genoa.   

Today’s photograph is of Cassie, who is training for a physique competition in 6 weeks.  The late sun has given her body a glow that just makes her look peaceful and happy, even teetering on the pulpit.