Can not believe this coincidence

In one of my last mails to Hans the boat owner I finally wanted to know the name of the boat. Also finding out how big the beds are to take along correct size of sheets was a request.
Here part of his answer in Swedish:
"
Hej Sofia,

Strålande väder i påsk! Båten sjösätts i övermorgon.

Kryssarklubben är en trevlig klubb och deras bojar är bra. Jag är inte medlem, men nyttja gärna ditt medlemsskap. Båten heter S/Y Sofia II. Passande namn, eller hur:)

Kojmått

-Förpik är madrassbredden 200 cm

-Akterkojerna är båda 1,45 cm

Tre underlakan räcker till alla sängarna. Längden är normal sänglängd 2 m.

..."

What are the odds that the boats name is?
S/Y Sofia II

That just leaves me citing a Swedish book title:
"Slumpen är ingen tillfällighet! "

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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.

http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboating.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

Bowline knot (Palstek)

http://www.animatedknots.com/bowline/index.php?Categ=boating&LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

Cleat Hitch (Dock Line)

http://www.animatedknots.com/cleatdeck/index.php?Categ=boating&LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

Clove half hitches

http://www.animatedknots.com/clovehalfhitches/index.php?Categ=boating&LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

Clove hitch tied with rope ends (used for fenders)

http://www.animatedknots.com/cloveend/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com&Categ=boating

Round turn and two half hitches

http://www.animatedknots.com/roundturn/index.php?Categ=boating&LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

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.