Preparing the bear for the summer

We are now back at the boat, getting her ready. We have had to order a new dingy so we have to wait for that to arrive. Plus we have been asked to stay for the Regata  which is on 26th May. So we are hoping to leave to head up the Italian coast soon after.
The winds were too strong for the Regata so they have canceled but its too windy for us to set sail too.
Money has been short this mouth with doing work to house and the boat and everyone wanting cash it hasn't been easy.
We have found a new dingy second hand Zodiac but never really been used the lady's husband died and she has no use for it now.
We have had some work done on genova sail and lazy jack bag as they took a beating in the storm Dave sailed through in January.
We have been working hard on sanding and vanishing boom on all the wood work. Such a gratifying  job to see the improvement of vanished wood. Photos coming soon!!! SEE our work page