September 25th- Dartmouth, MA

We poured a lot of sweat equity into Evergreen over the summer. The major fuel problems we had on the last trip were addressed. More thru-hulls were replaced. Wood was painted or varnished. The bottom was painted and our waterline raised. Lynne conquered the enormous task of sewing a new canvas dodger. When not working on Evergreen projects we worked on house projects.

Fuel tank removed.

Access ports installed.

Evergreen sporting new bottom paint and a new dodger (grey canvas).

We didn’t get any summer sailing in as Evergreen was hauled out of the water for most of it. We hauled at Bayline in New Bedford which is right next to the new windturbine terminal. It was interesting to watch all the giant parts arriving and being assembled for placement offshore.

Wind turbine parts.

Last but not least my Father gave us a new outboard motor for the dinghy. Lynne has always had a problem with our old one and the new motors seem easier to start. The old one served faithfully for 13 years and I hope the new one does the same.

New Honda motor.

On our last two trips we departed our home port on September 15th. This year the plan was to leave earlier but life got in the way. Then weather got in the way. As soon as the weather improves we hope to embark and start making some progress south.

On another note- WordPress tells me this is my 200th post. I didn’t think I had it in me. This blog has always just been one long conversation with friends and family.