We are having Distant Horizon hauled out. It will be about a month before we can return to the boat. So, while out of the water, we will have some professional services performed. The new decal will be also be installed. So, no more confusion with the name and pictures after this.
When we rose in the morning, I could see the Yacht Yard right across the creek. It was getting too dark last night to actually find the yard. So, we anchored in a safe location. It was a pleasant surprise to know we only had to move the boat a few hundred feet.
I called the Yacht Yard to see when it would be convenient for me to bring the boat for it's haul out. I had made a previous appointment, which simply identifies my planned day of arrival. They are very accommodating. They said to call when we were ready and the Dock Master would wave us in.
When I called him, he said I'll see all the boats are stern in (backed in). He told me to come in bow first because he knows this boat will not turn when in reverse... it was a nice confirmation of my experience over the past week. One they were ready, they turned her around by hand.
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| Distant Horizon waiting to be hauled |
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| Being carried by the Travel Lift |
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| Distant Horizon, once again "on the hard". |
I'd have to say, this is the most impressive yard I have ever seen. They work in teams like a well-oiled machine; handing off lines from one man to another and never a word spoken.
Wait until you see the re-launch. I don't want to give anything away, but that process was simply amazing!
This trip was a bit rushed. We had to move the boat everyday... except that one day in Mobjack. In the future, we hope to have more leisure time. Therefore, there should be many more pictures... and since you know most of us now, there should be less text too. Check back in a month or so for our new adventures.
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