Day 75 Part Two

After talking to other sailors, we have decided to wait a bit longer before setting out.  The wind is still coming from the North at 25+ knots.  It's been the same for the past week.  Every day, it starts at about 10am and goes till about 10pm with no let up.  Since the prevailing current is from the North along the coast and the wind is the same, to head out now would not be the smartest thing.  If we motored, it would still be a rocky & rolly ride.  We talked to one of our friends--Keith.  He has been sailing since he was 16 and is now 69.  His advise was to wait it out.  There are two Canadian boats waiting at the visitors dock to head North.  I figure I'll talk to them tomorrow and see if they have any plans.

Meanwhile, we have Zephyr all ready to go.  We filled the water tanks.  She now loaded to 265 gallons.  Checked the diesel--both tanks full.  Checked all the rigging--looks good.  Took off the mainsail cover and rerouted some of the lines and checked others.  Took a load of extras to the storage room.  Lots of extras we won't need this trip.  Easy to bring back aboard when we return.  Took off the side fenders and stored them in the "garage".  Tied down the dingy and stored the gas tank for the outboard under it.  Tracy rearranged and stowed lots of equipment in the boat.  It looks a lot more ship shape and prepared for the cruise.

We received another email from the rigger that will be redoing the standing rigging.  He is still in Hawaii and is almost done.  Still not exactly sure when he will be back but wanted us to send him the specs and pictures of Zephyr so he can start making plans for the job.  The information went out earlier this evening.  We'll see what his plans are in his next email.

Meanwhile, we keep Zephyr tied down and ship shape in case the weather changes in our favor.  Tomorrow, when it is calm--early in the morning--we will be raising the main and inspecting the lines and its rigging.  Then on to the roller furled genoa if it stays calm long enough.