6/16/2013
We got up early and loaded the dinghy onto the top of the truck. I had already loaded everything else we needed and was just waiting for a hand in getting the dinghy on top. We got her sitting there and used the tie downs to lock her into position for the drive to the bay. We arrived in Keyport about a half hour later and proceeded to remove the dinghy from the top of the truck. Lil Provo was sitting in her annual spot and sitting high in the water. I could tell this as the water line was about 6" above the water. This is due to a couple things. First off there really isn't much inside yet. That will change over the next few weeks. Today we brought fishing poles and tackle, the cooler, and our bag with GPS and VHF, plus some tools. That is just the beginning of things to get on board. I will have a couple cases of water, changes of clothing, rain gear, wetsuit, etc... The list goes on. At the end of the first few seasons I said I don't need all of this stuff on board, but by the end of every season it is all back on board. That tells me I need it on board.
I went and installed a new line on the rolling furling, changed the position on the boom halyard to not keep wearing the same spot, and checked the rigging. The rigging is in real need to be tuned. Last year was the first year I did the tuning myself and it was better than any year in the past. I guess because I put more time into it and made sure it was to the specs. I will tune the rigging when down by myself working on the boat.
Our mooring ball is setup with a chain and a pendant and our float has a five foot fiberglass whip with reflectors on the top. This will help making it easier to identify as we pull into the mooring field. I believe I have the best position in the mooring field as I am straight out from the ramp and the first boat in the mooring field.
I started up the motor and had Blue drop the mooring, we were off in a flash. It was like we never had a winter and we were just continuing where we left off last season. We even tried some fishing and caught one fluke. It was after twelve and I needed to get home for my Father's Day dinner. We got back to the mooring and secured everything, jumped into the dinghy and motored to the ramp. The wheels worked great and there was spot at the top of the ramp where we parked her.
It was a pleasant day and we are looking forward to next weekend.
We got up early and loaded the dinghy onto the top of the truck. I had already loaded everything else we needed and was just waiting for a hand in getting the dinghy on top. We got her sitting there and used the tie downs to lock her into position for the drive to the bay. We arrived in Keyport about a half hour later and proceeded to remove the dinghy from the top of the truck. Lil Provo was sitting in her annual spot and sitting high in the water. I could tell this as the water line was about 6" above the water. This is due to a couple things. First off there really isn't much inside yet. That will change over the next few weeks. Today we brought fishing poles and tackle, the cooler, and our bag with GPS and VHF, plus some tools. That is just the beginning of things to get on board. I will have a couple cases of water, changes of clothing, rain gear, wetsuit, etc... The list goes on. At the end of the first few seasons I said I don't need all of this stuff on board, but by the end of every season it is all back on board. That tells me I need it on board.
I went and installed a new line on the rolling furling, changed the position on the boom halyard to not keep wearing the same spot, and checked the rigging. The rigging is in real need to be tuned. Last year was the first year I did the tuning myself and it was better than any year in the past. I guess because I put more time into it and made sure it was to the specs. I will tune the rigging when down by myself working on the boat.
Our mooring ball is setup with a chain and a pendant and our float has a five foot fiberglass whip with reflectors on the top. This will help making it easier to identify as we pull into the mooring field. I believe I have the best position in the mooring field as I am straight out from the ramp and the first boat in the mooring field.
I started up the motor and had Blue drop the mooring, we were off in a flash. It was like we never had a winter and we were just continuing where we left off last season. We even tried some fishing and caught one fluke. It was after twelve and I needed to get home for my Father's Day dinner. We got back to the mooring and secured everything, jumped into the dinghy and motored to the ramp. The wheels worked great and there was spot at the top of the ramp where we parked her.
It was a pleasant day and we are looking forward to next weekend.
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