The chart plotter, GPS, AIS and VHF radio all linked and operational. Purchased new flares, self inflating lifejackets with built in harness, Aries wind vane self steering device fitted and working - great upwind, but a bit of a wanderer downwind. The liferaft serviced at great expense, motors (yacht and dinghy) servised and all electronics (depth sounder, AM/FM/CD radio, LED nav lights etc) checked and re-wired/replaced where required. Forward hatch re-seated, other leaks bogged up, antifouling and anodes replaced and internal paint work touched up. Satellite phone set up with account and instruction manual being studied. Get carried away using the satphone and expect a very big bill!!!!
New mainsail and headsail purchased from Hood Sails NQ in Townsville, but still to pick up headsail in Perth on the long weekend - I hope these are the last sails I ever have to buy!!!
At present studying "Crusing Guides" and Pilots to get tips about potential anchorages between Albany and Sydney - can't wait to get going.
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