Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Hampton Public Piers

We had several days of seminars in preparation for our voyage.  Much of the time was spent preparing the boats and provisioning.  Mechanics inspected, serviced and repaired the boats.  Radio/communications systems were tested.  The Coast Guard Auxiliary conducted safety inspections.  Many of the boats had a diver clean the bottom and install new anodes.  Fender boards were fabricated for the locks.  Boats were refueled, sanitation systems pumped out and water tanks filled, as well as, food brought aboard.  There was always something more to be done. 

Of course, there were always social events in the evening.  There was another gathering at La Bodega when Peter Nielsen, the Editor-in-Chief for SAIL Magazine arrived.  The following night there was a “docktail” party the night prior to our departure.