As this is the first post I had better lay out the overall plan.
In summary we intend to sail from Newport, RI in the US back to Singapore going westbound over a period of 2 years, learning the ropes along the way and homeschooling Sam and Calley at the same time and hopefully having a adventure or two along the way.
Arrived onboard Dulcinea about a week ago having completed our travels from Singapore via Bali, Dubai, and Scotland. The boat looks great. Its lying in a working marina called New England Boatyard about 5 miles north of Newport which is the major holiday destination for Boston and New York in summer. Really pretty place but have not yet had any time to look around.
In summary we intend to sail from Newport, RI in the US back to Singapore going westbound over a period of 2 years, learning the ropes along the way and homeschooling Sam and Calley at the same time and hopefully having a adventure or two along the way.
Arrived onboard Dulcinea about a week ago having completed our travels from Singapore via Bali, Dubai, and Scotland. The boat looks great. Its lying in a working marina called New England Boatyard about 5 miles north of Newport which is the major holiday destination for Boston and New York in summer. Really pretty place but have not yet had any time to look around.
Although the boat looked great it did not stay that way for long as there is still a lot of work to be done to get the boat ready. We knew there was some work to be done but the extent is more than anticipated. When the sewerage system went down almost as soon as we stepped onboard we knew we were in for a longer haul. Great intro to the live aboard life for Nicole!
At the moment if feels like we are mobilising for an offshore campaign - to give you some idea the navigation equipment upgrade has turned into a major electrical refit, all the deck equipment is being stripped and maintained, the sewerage system has been fixed, the bow thruster remains to be fixed, the watermaker remains to be commissioned etc etc. There is gear lying all over the boat and we are trying to tackle about six things at once. Needless to say as with a mobilisation, cost control has gone out of the window.
Apart from that we are all living on the boat and the kids are adapting well to their spaces. We have not had a chance to get out and about but will later this month. The climate is fantastic - clear blue skies, hot days and cool nights. Should be moving to mooring off a pretty town opposite Newport called Jamestown next week.
Cockpit Chaos - NEB boatyard, RI
Dock Chaos - NEB boatyard, RI
Dearest Nik, Scott, Sambo and Calley,
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting start to an amazing journey you are all about to embark on!! We look forward in eagerness to following your adventure!! Thinking of you and sending much love to you all, Cinders,Phil,Dylan and Emily xxxx
Good positioning of the post in the foreground of the "dock chaos" picture! Give us a picture tour of the Dulcinea. Be safe and keep up the "daily report". Looking foreward to following the adventure. Ed G
ReplyDeleteHope this marks the end of the teething troubles and you will be setting sail at the end of the week. Good to hear about blue skies and you should all be thankful for that.
ReplyDeleteHi Scott, Nic Fisherman Sam and Pirate Calley.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on progress you all seem to be handling it very well and certainly learning a lot about your new floating home remember you look after Dulcinea and Dulcinea will look after you!
Scott,Nic really appreciate your blog only just stumbled over it yesterday. Would like to hear from Fisherman Sam and Pirate Calley's. It's great to follow you around and sharing you elations and the oh Poo moments.
Looking forward to catching up soon and reading your next blog!
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