Last Sail: October 20, 2012

Marc-  The mooring field at Point Bay is very nice this time of year.   It is haul out time once again in Vermont.  Lucy III will be staying this winter at Point Bay Marina in Charlotte.  Stephanie and I have come up to go out on the boat one last time.   Our plan is also to remove the sails and other canvas for the winter.  Both need substantial cleaning this year.  The local seagulls have decided to visit our boat often lately.  We will need to address this next Spring.

I've winterized our water systems.  The engine winterizing will have to wait for haul out to be done. Stephanie packed all the sheets, towels, clothes and food that was left aboard after a season of sailing the Lake.  I should be back next week to do a few more essential preparations.  Lots of projects for this winter including the centerboard remake and all its details.  The autopilot apparently needs a new motor.  We did experience a passing shower that left a double rainbow.

shower coming.

double rainbows.

anti-freeze

model Stephanie

We visited John And Mindy and their family Saturday night.  A great time was had by all with special thanks for the fantastic dinner.  The Vergennes' Falls, near the Donnelly home, was especially strong due to recent rain.  No boats were tied up at the Public docks below the Falls today.

Otter Creek Falls

 27 October 2012.  Point Bay Marina, Charlotte Vermont.

Marc- Pre-storm check on the Lucy III that is still out in the mooring field.  Hurricane Sandy is due to on Monday with heavy winds forecast.  I went out with my friend Monday and we added extra lines on Lucy III and Coquina.  Sue, Stephanie and I then departed for Montreal to visit Aunt Dorothy, Sara at McGill University and for open house at both Concordia and McGill for Stephanie.

Mc Gill student frozen in bronze.

Sherbrooke Street Art.

Ma Tante Dorothy et ses petits cadeaux !