Two weeks ago

Some more pics of the work we've done on the boat lately:

Propeller painted.

Sanding the rudder.

Painting epoxy filler.

More sanding.

New winches on the mast.

Life lines replaced.

Our life was pretty much running on routine that week. Nothing usual in our life, that's for sure. I think we ate the same dish at the very same restaurant for five nights in a row. Done with the chinese food for a while now.

What a beautiful keel and bottom it turned out to be. So smooth and perfectly painted.

What a fucking mess we lived in some of those intensive days..

Seriously!

One night on dry.

Alex installing the radar.

And back with the boat in the water.

Ready to go!

Almost all missing parts got in place and refitted, now just a few more things to prepare before the Atlantic crossing in November (new sails, Internet, self steering etc), but that we'll take care of once we're back in Barcelona in September. We still haven't had the time to analyze what is the best option for Internet onboard. Iridium or sailmail through SSB-radio or maybe there is other options? Would love to keep the blog rolling during the whole trip so we need to find the best solution for this. Let us know if you have some expert advice. Thanks!