January 2026 Starting pre-launch preparations. Or more realistically – “Progress with the mast crane barge and clubhouse balcony.”

There is quite a long list of jobs to do before lifting Rathenice back into the lagoon including the following – Varnishing the new woodwork around the cabin entrance. Varnish cockpit locker lids & Washboards Finish insulating the ice box. Upgrade cabin seat cushions Over run timings for bilge drier pumps. Replace thimbles in halyards… Continue reading January 2026 Starting pre-launch preparations. Or more realistically – “Progress with the mast crane barge and clubhouse balcony.”

December 2025

There was no boat work achieved this month as we are going on a cruise to the Canary Islands for 12 days and then spending Christmas in Birmingham looking after Helen’s parents.