Monday, April 21, 2014

Getting organized

Today and yesterday I have spent completing the packing list both in German and today translated into English. You will find the folder containing both versions on the top right on my blog as a link to a Google Drive folder. 
I am very happy I manged this!


Now I will try to highlight the most important knots used on a sailboat you will find them all here animated, but I will additionally make a knots list on the side of the blog to have accessible always.

If you practice the 5 knots below, which I also will teach you on the boat, you are good to go.

Bowline knot (Palstek)

Cleat Hitch (Dock Line)

Clove half hitches

Clove hitch tied with rope ends (used for fenders)

Round turn and two half hitches




Thursday, April 17, 2014

First sailing preparation meeting yesterday

More and more things are falling into place. Yesterday I had invited my sailing companions here around Mannheim to be briefed about their participation and what to pack and wear during sailing. My sailing charts from Sweden just arrived in time to share too. 

Martin's dad could not make it yestarday and 2 others were missing which is not so surprising since the long Easter weekend starts tomorrow. 
I was left to cook for my guests, which I am not used to anymore, since Martin is so good at it and always spoils me. But my slighly frantic cooking payed out and the Quiche got in the oven on time and actually was tasty.

Even if Martins first words coming through the door were "that is not enougth!" A few pieces were left after everybody who wanted had had their second serving.
I forgot to capture us sitting and eating and dicussing over the sea charts, so just picture us having a great eveing anticipating our upcoming holiday together on the sailboat. 
I am really excited! My next such meeting is planned in Solothurn for the10th May.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Booked course to learn about boat motors

So cool my swedish sailing club I became a member of last year "Svenska Kryssarklubben" offers a boat motor course for women just the weekend before I start my sailing in Stockholm. I just booked the course and am so excited to learn all that stuff just before I start my 13 weeks on the water.

Had some problems paying with a Swiss Visa in a Swedish environment, but got that fixed and now I am on my way!