Not much to report....
I am still in English Harbour and there are Dolphins and Turtles regularly swimming around the boat. Its getting hotter by the day and the Mozzies are eating me alive!
I have been doing small odd jobs around the boat such as splicing and getting the stainless looking 'happy' again. I really need to get her Hauled Out and AntiFouled but costs here in Antigua are astronimical ~ $1000US. We (James, Marcus and I) discussed the possibilities of Careening (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Careening) her until I get back to the UK.
Not sure if I am pushing the boundaries of being a Sea Pikey too far on this one... !?!?
Likewise, the costs of water is listed here as $0.50USD / Gal. I carry 360 litres, which at ~4lt / Gal - means its gonna cost me not far short of £50 quid! - The search for an unguarded tap is on!
I have also decided that providing I can find a Sextant for a decent price, I want to try and use only Astro (Sun, Planets & Stars) Navigation for the sail back to the UK (or at least the Azores). I also need to photocopy a suitable passage planning chart(s) from someone as I refuse to pay ~£40 for a single paper chart!
Thank God there is a FREE WIFI connection here, I am going to be 'resident' for a while so expect a lot more posts...