Getting Ready for Transatlantic

We are back at St Thomas after spending three weeks in Lancaster visiting family and friends and saying our goodbyes before we depart on our voyage to England.  It was great fun being home to watch the trees bud and spend a special Easter at my sister and brother-in-law’s home. 

Adventuress was happy in her slip at Oasis Cove Marina here in St Thomas, a beautiful new marina owned by Jonathan and Paul Sabers.  Here’s a picture of Adventuress secure in her slip:

 And a picture of Jonathan, a great guy, who has become a friend of ours.  Thanks Jon, for accommodating us and providing such a beautiful and safe environment to keep our boat.

 

While we were home we shipped many items to our good friend, Donna Liska.  Here she is after delivering 7 boxes to our marina.  And thank you dear Donna for being such a great friend and helping us while we were in St Thomas!

 

Dave Hornbach came early to help us with a few projects.  Here’s John and Dave working on installing a new replacement ram drive for the autopilot.

 We replaced the brushes on the old one in December, and the autopilot worked perfectly all winter. But right before we returned to Lancaster, we had a “blip” so we decided to purchase a new hydraulic ram.  Thanks Dave for your capable help.  If he wasn’t here I would be in the hole!

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Nelson, our second crew man, arrives in two days, on Monday!  Then the real excitement begins!  We will prepare the boat for sailing offshore on our next adventure……the voyage to England via Bermuda and the Azores! 

Our very best,

Nancy, John and Dave

May 3, 2014, Oasis Cove Marina