Launch Day Approaches.

Well, the time is nearing when I must throw off my bowlines and sail away from the safe harbor. I graduated from SUNY Albany on May 16 and have been home for the last two weeks, working on Cassandra. I’ve made significant progress on the to-do list re-coring soft deck sections, bedding hardware, wiring in my radio and various electronics. Holes have been patched, lifeline stanchions have been installed, and bottom paint has been re-applied. Now there is very little left to do. Which is a good thing as the launch is scheduled for this week. Most likely I will put the boat in the water and sail off Wednesday, dependent on weather and supplies. Cassandra, when I bought her, came with a 300’ anchor rode, but no anchor. Two weeks ago I ordered a danforth fluke anchor, and I am still waiting for it to come in. My father and did not feel comfortable having only one anchor, so I also ordered a navy anchor which I am also still waiting for. So, providing everything comes in before launch day I will be heading off into the wild blue yonder. There is question whether Cassandra will come off the trailer at the launch ramp, so where and how the launch will be taking place is up in the air right now. The other important bit of information is that I will not be sailing alone for the first week or so. My sister has agreed to join me for the start of my voyage. She has been quite helpful in preparing supply lists, cleaning Cassandra, and keeping me company as I work.
Those are the plans, and from here on out I hope to be posting at least a weekly update of progress.