Preparation continues as all the big jobs are completed, the million little jobs emerge.  Checking the anchors, refreshing the water, storing the fuel, checking propane levels, reviewing safety equipment, and updating ditch bag contents. And making provisions for all the land transactions, like bill paying, mail, banking, prescription medications, and attempting to arrange for the unexpected.  I take the cats to Maine for their farmhouse experience. We continually run into new projects, like the dinghy ladder.  We have frozen the meats for meals and all the non-perishables are stored in containers.  We will buy the perishables closer to departure. It’s exciting to see the preparations come together and to think of sailing as we have envisioned being realized.  

Preparation

Preparation is key in any endeavor.  In sailing you must be as self sufficient as possible.  You must carry food, water, power, fuel, navigation, maintenance, protection, clothing, and miscellaneous items that you will need. We plan to provision for 30 day periods and re-provision when we go to islands that have marinas, restaurants, grocery stores, produce markets, and other necessities. For 30 days we should be able to explore distant anchorages, uninhabited islands, and sail open ended, as mother nature calls.