We tested the pipe berth yesterday. Kim said it needs to be strong enough to support me and John. "But not at the same time," I insisted (see Cayenne rule #4) It's a lovely jacquard fabric stretched between two wooden bars. The person sleeping below slumbers in fitful peril as s/he worries about my woodworking skills. More to come!

The darned high pressure zone is waaay too far south. It is playing havoc with the SSS racers, and we may have the same problem. Right now, a southerly course seems prudent, except for the extra miles sailed. Oh bother. We shall monitor the siuation closely.

Boat is ready. We passed our inspection with 100 percent marks. This is very nice. Only a few things are left, like installing the pipe berth. ANd sending someone up the mast to remove the lazy jacks and install the electric windicator.

Oh yes, and food. Food is important.

Fourth time is a charm, I always say! Preparation for Cayenne is coming along nicely. With the double-pole rig in and the roller-furler off, we are feeling like our sail handling will be faster. Wind pattern is looking like a classic pac hi well north. Good for us!

Here is today's honey-do list
Re-install cabin-top winch
Boom Brake
Main Halyard
Shorten forestay, tune shrouds, pin and tape (Done, but I forgot the pins)
Battery Box Bolt missing
Pin for outside of hatch
Install Hatchboard Holding Strap (done)
Check Thru-hull Plugs
Pipe Berth
7 gallons emergency water
Check Compass
Emergency Sail Number
Jackstay across cockpit
Verify Charts
Test Rudder
Add Boat Name to things what float (Done)
Liferaft Stowage finalization
Pack Grab Bag
Assemble Lifebuoy String (Done)
Cockpit Knife (Done, thanks John)
Move Heavy Weather Sails to QBerth
Brick and sort light air sails
MOB training
Go up mast (windo and anchor light)
Food. Need some
Water. Need some.