Mar. 22, 2007 - progressing

The name game continues.... the default of Maggie remains on the table, but everyone also likes 'New Dawn'... it has some personal connotations, using our initials, is phonetically obvious, and is short....

Aside from that discussion, we got a quote on the insurance today.. quite reasonable from Knox-Jonhson whom we insured with before.... and good policy terms... no restrictions on night sailng, or short handed sailing, and good benefits from being in a marina.... as soon as the survey confirms no probs, then that'll be the next step, as we'll need a certificate to get the marine mortgage released... so need to do that by Tuesday next week latest if we are to meet our target of an Easter delivery trip. They also don't want a survey which is handy, as it makes the logistics easier.

Have sorted out the details for the SSR change and applying for a ships radio licence.... all in hand, and can be done on-line, except you need a password from Ofcom, which they will only send in the post... so thats arranged... suspect it won't be in time, so we'll be licence less for the delivery, but I guess that an application made shows the right willing!... need a few bits of info as well, such as SSR number, Call sign, SSR expiry date, Hull Identification Number, which I have asked the broker for.... as soon as survey checks out, then applications can be completed...

Other than that, I have arranged the motley delivery crew.... conscripts all of  'em!

Logistics remain challenging... getting the crew, along with kit bags and food down to Lymington, and then from Shotley home will require me being very nice to SWMBO!....

We are buying a new life raft, but don't think it'll be here in time, so having to ask Full Circle nicely if we can borrow his!

Last, but not least, haven't got round to buying a 2007 almanac yet, so thats ordered, along with a new Solent Folio chart set, which we'll need, and i'll buy rather than borrow, as we'll need it for this summers trip as well..

Phew.... lots to do!, and plenty of deadlines to watch out for if we are to make the easter delivery work!

Mar. 22, 2007 - Ofcom username

Mar. 25, 2007 - New Dawn?