So out she comes at the yard in La Paz, they use a hydraulic trailer which makes a pretty small target to aim at. One of the guys waves his arms around to direct you in but it is a little intimidating with the rocks so close at hand and the breeze picking up. But no problem, I was told that I "put it really good in".
Grace is now stripped of all canvas and halyards and anything else that might blow away, the dinghy is lashed down tight, the wood all topcoated and all the onboard systems decommisioned, I feel comfortable with the location and the yard has a great reputation.
There is an interesting cast of characters living on half finished homemade boats, they will regale you for boring hours about the virtues of their chosen crafts, some of them actually make it into the water. There was one genuine character called Doug who only has one eye and owns the local sail loft called Snug Harbor Sails, we talked about buying his business, I have to admit it was a tempting thought, however reality creeps in.
I am now back in SFwhere it is cold as usual, I'm feeling it more than normal but I suppose I'll get used to it.
Heather and Liam are in Tacoma so it's up to me to get our living situation sorted out so that I can get my family back together.
Grace will stay out of the water at least until December, it is possible that she will sell, I have very mixed emotions about selling her but again reality rears it's prozaic head.
Michael
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