SUMMER IS DEFINITELY HERE! ! ! ! !

SHIP'S LOG:

There is a lot to be said for living aboard. For one thing there is almost always a cool breeze and you can funnel it and direct it as you wish . . .as long as there is one. When there isn't, it can be hell! Though salvation can be as simple stepping one step over the rail into the cool briny! Of course, it is difficult when it rains as most hatches open straight up and the rain is coming straight down. The choice is hot or wet. Or take a shower!

The sailing has been great! Aside from almost running down a SEAWOLF sub and incurring the wrath of the Navy by getting too close,the sailing has been as uneventful as it has been enjoyable. I have gotten up to 6.5knots which almost puts the rail in the water. That, according to the manual, is an indicator that it is time to short sail and get her back up on her feet. The furling allows that to be done by one. It is great to go speeding along without a care in the world. Though there can be scares at times. Yesterday, some sea creature, or a piece of nautical flora or fauna, affixed itself to the transducer or the depth sounder and for a few moments it was reading 2 feet or so. With my history, I almost panicked until I realized that I have sailed that a particular stretch of water many times and it is 40ft deep at it shallowest!

Have found more deck leaks, old and new. The packing gland on the stufifng box keeps loosening itself. Haven't quite gotten to the reefer yet, though it should function beautifully. And so to the stove. Have some painting, staining and varnishing to do. As well as cleaning of bilges, making an access hatch for some through hulls, etc,etc, etc!!!!!! Anyone who thinks this is just a vacation is out of their minds!

MASTER'S PERSONAL LOG:

It took almost no time to settle into a routine and get accustomed to living aboard. I am doing a lot more reading now which is a good thing but I am going through books in a day. It is very relaxing and peaceful. God and I spend a lot of time talking, well I talk and God listens. The I try to be quiet and get a sense of some answer. Right now the answer seems to be that line from the movie "O God", "TRUST ME, LIKE IT SAYS ON THE MONEY!"