Passion is loaded up for the transfer to Lake Macquarie for the Australian Laser National Championships. There is a suitable weather window on Tuesday 22nd which should provide gentle beam reaching conditions to Swansea. Some of the tasks that had to be completed in preparation for the trip include;
Replacing the gimbal pivots on the Eno oven.
Buying a new set of flares that are in date.
Splicing a new 46 metre length of nylon rope to the 23 metres of 10 mm chain so that we can anchor at the finish line without having to put the rope to chain splice through the windlass.
Fitting the spray dodger and bimini.
Loading with water and fuel.
I still have to replace the pin in the hinges from the cockpit table that broke at Port Stephens last April but need some sharper drill bits to complete the task and the element in the water heater needs to be replaced if I want a hot shower without running the motor. Aside from these non essential items we are ready to roll.
The rope to chain splice that will run through the windlass if required. The 23 metres of chain should be enough for most conditions on Lake Macquarie
A fresh set of Cat 4 flares ready for Port Stephens in April and to be off shore compliant.