A short cruise and preparations continue

 A fabulous drift / sail down the river Medway in company with the Deeper Waters group. First go with the cruising chute for my crew and it largely worked. I still need to sort out the tack. For a brief moment we were in the lead, but it wasn't a race!

Work continues on preparations. Forepeak grating dry fit is good so glue up and install next.

Radar reflector was mounted on the mast, it is sort of straight.

Looking good in the afternoon sun, we are still in the first half of January! Loads of other smaller jobs including first fit of modified staysail, midships cleat (need longer bolts and backing blocks), spare windvane oar fits and lifting block attached. Cold but happy.