It's Official

Today I received this email.....

Hi Hugo

We are delighted that you have decided to join us for ARC 2012 with your yacht Just Nuts. We acknowledge receipt of your online entry form and payment by card for your yacht entry fee.

An Atlantic Crossing is on so St. Lucia here we come!!

It's all over

Well that's it for this year but plans are already afoot for 2012.... There are quite a few repairs to do on the boat, the sails need some attention, the external VHF needs replacing, the navtext antenna is kaput, the AIS needs to be checked for transmissions, a water tank lid is broken, one tank guage is malfunctioning, the lazy bag is torn, some of the running rigging needs replacing, the windlass trip switch has to be replaced, the toilet pump leaks slightly, the engine needs a service and so on it goes.

We will also have to do a precautionary lift out to check the anodes and cutlass bearing as well as copper coat a couple of patches that couldn't be done in June due to the cradle we were using.

So there is plenty to do to keep us busy....

As the sun sets...

We all reflect on the next adventure aboard Just Nuts!

Thanks to all our followers, it was great to have you along for the trip...so long, Axel, Louvisa, Annica & Hugo

And Hugo...

Is just more of a crusty old sea dog looking a bit battered around the edges...

Annica is a more experienced sailor

And is as beautiful as ever

Louvisa keeps an eye on what's going on

She proved a great watch mate and was able to complete several grave yard shifts with Annica, always staying positive...

We've all changed a little

Axel has grown and is more self assured