It’s been another long day today! We were up at 5am for breakfast and back to the boat to arrange things before being dropped from the slings into the water. The launch went very smoothly (although my dad was a little nervous).
The day was filled with wrap up projects that consumed the whole day. The water system was flushed again and filled, sails were hung, fender lines were replaced, and a ton of other miscellaneous stuff. Not to mention making sure that the boat didn’t sink due to all the tinkering we’ve done with the stuffing box and impeller while on the hard. We also worked with the local canvas/sail-maker to put the finishing touches on our full cockpit mosquito net enclosure (photos to come).
It was a beautiful day and we accomplished a great deal. To top it off, we met with a good chunk of the staff from Center Pointe Yacht Service and bought everyone a few rounds to thank them for all the help, advice, and support while we readied Carpe Diem over the past month. They are an incredible bunch of people that we will not forgot. Especially not me, as I worked very closely alongside of them during the month of May.
The productive day and a combination of a few VO Manhattans took a toll on my dad. He passed out early 🙂
Sea-trials are scheduled for tomorrow to test all major systems and departure is slated for Friday. Looks like partly sunny skies, 70F, and winds at 10-11 knots.
Life is good 🙂
Safe sailing!! Just wanted to let you know that I am Betty McElheny’s daughter and will continue to follow your travels and will make sure she sees all the pictures. 🙂
Thanks Kelly. I look forward to seeing your Mom and my Mom on the Erie Canal when we get there in August. Please come and visit us.
Gary
Best of luck to you two on your voyage. If you change your route and decide to sail to California, we have two spare bedrooms here in Discovery Bay. You can actually sail to the dock in our backyard from the Golden Gate bridge.
Randy Karcz
Hey guys, love your methodical and thorough preparation! Reminds me of planning for a long cross country flight to some new territory! Good luck and “Go with God”!
Great pics. My girls and I were down home yesterday and stopped at Aunt Jeans for a while. Kelly showed her some pics of your boat etc that she got on her blog and had them on her smart phone. Oh the wonders of technology!
Everything looks awesome that you and Joey are doing, would love to join you in a manhatten some time!
Happy sailing,
Betty
great pics. My girls and I were in the home town yesterday and stopped at aunt jeans. kelly showed her your pics etc. your boat looks awesome , love the comments with the pics also.
Happy sailing,
Betty
We’ll name it the erie Canal Manhattan!!
Gary and Joey, Keeping you in our prayers for a safe and happy voyage you two scallywags. Fair winds! Dan and Jeanne