Scrape the old grease, general muck and dead barnacles off that wonder of engineering and beauty that is our folding propeller (and hope it’s obvious which order the bits go back together when we have the engine etc. back in place and are able to refit them…)

6 March 2018

51^ο23.6′ N   0^ο33.5’E  (Gillingham marina)

Ventata is ashore, pieces scattered over southern England.  Currently:

At home in Bracknell	Steps, awaiting varnishing Spray hood, needs re-stitching Les’ new alternator bracket, awaiting painting and repatriation with the alternator
Gillingham marina workshop	Sail drive leg, awaiting new gaiter and oil seal
Dolphin sails in Essex	Main and genoa, minor stitching completed, awaiting collection
SeaClear windows, Maidstone	Hatches * 2, reglazed and awaiting collection

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton