Aquilon will be getting lazy jacks and with that, the new sail cover has to be modified to accommodate the lines for them. She is also getting a new blue Bimini boot to replace the ugly red weathered one she once sported. All of these newbies have to wait until the top side is power washed and waxed, and that requires her to be floating. I could take care of the washing and waxing on the cradle but I don't like the idea and standing on a slippery deck while it's 10 feet off the ground.
I am one of those people that has to constantly be adding or upgrading or redoing something on their boat. For me, maintaining and working on the boat is almost as rewarding as sailing her. We spent Saturday a week ago power washing her side and bottom, then removed any stains and gave her a coat of wax. She is sitting pretty on the cradle waiting for a weather window to be launched.
I miss being able to go to the marina and just walk in my boat and relax, have a hot cup of coffee or a drink or two. I also miss the feel of Aquilon gliding across the water, only the breeze propelling her. Relaxing, listening to the wind moving in the rigging, the ruffle of the sails when they luff and the snap when they fill again. Sounds that any sailor would associate with. I know that one day very soon she will be in the water and we will also be sailing, but after months of winter, I am a bit anxious.
