We headed to shore with lots to do this morning. Sue went off with the laundry while I went to get the gas bottle filled. I had just enough time to get back to Imagine with the gas bottle and connect it when Owen (the CAT1 inspector) called to say he was on shore. I picked him up in the dinghy and he started his inspection. An hour later he signed off Imagine as having all the safety equipment and in good order. We are good to go. Well, almost.
It was 1pm by the time the laundry was ready. I took it all back to the boat while Sue went off to the supermarket for more stock for the boat.
I spent the afternoon fixing a small diesel leak. It was evening by the time Sue returned and it took two trips in the dinghy to get all the provisions on board Imagine. We are stocking up for six months as we don’t know what we will be able to get in Vanuatu other than fresh fruit and veg. But after 2 cyclones even that may not be available.
Three days before the crew arrive and still a few things to do and as usual, the weather has other plans for us with high winds, swell and rain for the next few days.
It was 1pm by the time the laundry was ready. I took it all back to the boat while Sue went off to the supermarket for more stock for the boat.
I spent the afternoon fixing a small diesel leak. It was evening by the time Sue returned and it took two trips in the dinghy to get all the provisions on board Imagine. We are stocking up for six months as we don’t know what we will be able to get in Vanuatu other than fresh fruit and veg. But after 2 cyclones even that may not be available.
Three days before the crew arrive and still a few things to do and as usual, the weather has other plans for us with high winds, swell and rain for the next few days.