14 Apr 2005, Commisioning SV Jule III for another season, 38 48.517 N/ 076 33.895 W
 The boat is ready: the hull is waxed, the sails have been
cleaned, systems have been checked out and have been de-winterized,
and the bottom paint is fresh (both on the boat and on us). We are
anxious to be splashed and head for Baltimore. However, we are sad to
say goodby to our yard buddies at Herrington Harbour. (It is only an
hour drive so we will not miss them for long). Tomorrow we get splashed
17 Apr 2005, Waiting for Departure, 38 48.517 N/ 076 33.895 W
 SV Jule III is in the well waiting for Steve to tune and
inspect the rigging. We have to let the boat settle in the water a
couple of days.
So boat projects begin (again). Our jib halyard winch was a bit noisy
(no it was
very noisy) and the mainsail sheet winch didn't sound too hot either. So we
took them apart, cleaned them, put them back together, didn't lose (or
break)
any parts. An guess what? They worked!
18 Apr 2005, Bon Voyage, 38 48.517 N/ 076 33.895 W
 Butch and Vicki of SV Legend invited us for dinner
before our planned trip to Anchorage Marina in Baltimore. For old
time readers, you will remember Butch and Vicki in the Bahamas and
on our last Land Voyage. They are operating a marine refrigeration and
air conditioning business, called "Shiver Me Timbers". By the way, if
you see them, ask them about the Chipotle peppers.
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The boat is ready: the hull is waxed, the sails have been
cleaned, systems have been checked out and have been de-winterized,
and the bottom paint is fresh (both on the boat and on us). We are
anxious to be splashed and head for Baltimore. However, we are sad to
say goodby to our yard buddies at Herrington Harbour. (It is only an
hour drive so we will not miss them for long). Tomorrow we get splashed
