For the last few weeks we have been we have been continuing with the maintenance of Imagine and just chilling. Last week I’ve been helping a couple with a catamaran (Simba). They had discovered some rot in the steps on one pontoon and were going to take it to be repaired. To lift it out of the water and get it repaired is very expensive and it is always good (and cheaper) to know how to do repairs on your boat. So I’ve been helping out and showing them how to repair it themselves.
At the beginning of this week we received our new sail cover. A slightly different style to the old one. So we had to go out sailing to see how well it worked.
We had some friends we had just met before Christmas, that had a couple of days off work during the week. What other excuse do we need to sail across to Moreton Island for an overnighter.
Michael and Terese came aboard at lunch time and we headed off. This time we had the tide going out so it only took two hours to get to the end of the river and start sailing. With 16knots of wind and 1/2 meter waves it was ideal sailing weather.
We arrived in time for sundowners, but unfortunately after having a beautiful day a slight shower had developed. This meant that drinks and nibbles were only being served in the cockpit.
Thursday morning we went ashore for a walk along the beach and a skinny dip before returning to Imagine for lunch on the forward deck. Once again we had great sailing weather and sunshine for the trip back. A wonderful two days with good weather and good company.
Oh, The new sail cover worked well too.
